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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.23, 13,281.56 and 4,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.23, 13,281.56 and 4,112.44 is: 6,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.23 : 13,281.56 = 4,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.23/13,281.56 = 4,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.23x = 13,281.56 × 4,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.23x = 54,619,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619,618.61/8,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.97

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