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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.72, 13,279.30 and 4,110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.72, 13,279.30 and 4,110.94 is: 6,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.72 : 13,279.30 = 4,110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.72/13,279.30 = 4,110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.72x = 13,279.30 × 4,110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.72x = 54,590,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590,405.54/8,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.73

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