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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.83, 13,276.91 and 4,168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.83, 13,276.91 and 4,168.46 is: 6,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.83 : 13,276.91 = 4,168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.83/13,276.91 = 4,168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.83x = 13,276.91 × 4,168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.83x = 55,344,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,344,268.26/8,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.36

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