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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.28, 13,280.22 and 4,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.28, 13,280.22 and 4,174.88 is: 6,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.28 : 13,280.22 = 4,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.28/13,280.22 = 4,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.28x = 13,280.22 × 4,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.28x = 55,443,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,443,258.47/8,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.80

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