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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.40, 13,316.40 and 6,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.40, 13,316.40 and 6,279.20 is: 9,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.40 : 13,316.40 = 6,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.40/13,316.40 = 6,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.40x = 13,316.40 × 6,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.40x = 83,616,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,616,338.88/8,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.21

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