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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.49, 13,296.90 and 4,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.49, 13,296.90 and 4,193.74 is: 6,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.49 : 13,296.90 = 4,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.49/13,296.90 = 4,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.49x = 13,296.90 × 4,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.49x = 55,763,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763,741.41/8,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.02

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