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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.60, 13,306.20 and 4,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.60, 13,306.20 and 4,189.60 is: 6,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.60 : 13,306.20 = 4,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.60/13,306.20 = 4,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.60x = 13,306.20 × 4,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.60x = 55,747,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747,655.52/8,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.25

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