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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.92, 13,285.38 and 4,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.92, 13,285.38 and 4,174.04 is: 6,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.92 : 13,285.38 = 4,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.92/13,285.38 = 4,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.92x = 13,285.38 × 4,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.92x = 55,453,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453,707.54/8,856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.06

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