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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.98, 13,291.05 and 4,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.98, 13,291.05 and 4,114.95 is: 6,170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.98 : 13,291.05 = 4,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.98/13,291.05 = 4,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.98x = 13,291.05 × 4,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.98x = 54,692,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,006.20/8,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.14

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