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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.24, 13,303.98 and 4,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.24, 13,303.98 and 4,251.16 is: 6,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.24 : 13,303.98 = 4,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.24/13,303.98 = 4,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.24x = 13,303.98 × 4,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.24x = 56,557,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,557,347.62/8,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.80

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