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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.89, 13,271.90 and 4,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.89, 13,271.90 and 4,109.36 is: 6,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.89 : 13,271.90 = 4,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.89/13,271.90 = 4,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.89x = 13,271.90 × 4,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.89x = 54,538,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,538,988.52/8,859.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.72

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