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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.83, 13,273.91 and 4,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.83, 13,273.91 and 4,166.46 is: 6,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.83 : 13,273.91 = 4,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.83/13,273.91 = 4,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.83x = 13,273.91 × 4,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.83x = 55,305,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,305,209.85/8,856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.36

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