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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.16, 13,287.44 and 4,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.16, 13,287.44 and 4,180.75 is: 6,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.16 : 13,287.44 = 4,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.16/13,287.44 = 4,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.16x = 13,287.44 × 4,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.16x = 55,551,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,442.01/8,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.68

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