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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.97, 13,278.74 and 4,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.97, 13,278.74 and 4,232.25 is: 6,343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.97 : 13,278.74 = 4,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.97/13,278.74 = 4,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.97x = 13,278.74 × 4,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.97x = 56,198,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198,926.20/8,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.73

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