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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.56, 13,313.46 and 4,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.56, 13,313.46 and 4,261.80 is: 6,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.56 : 13,313.46 = 4,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.56/13,313.46 = 4,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.56x = 13,313.46 × 4,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.56x = 56,739,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739,303.83/8,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.76

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