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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.92, 13,299.28 and 4,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.92, 13,299.28 and 4,191.92 is: 6,278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.92 : 13,299.28 = 4,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.92/13,299.28 = 4,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.92x = 13,299.28 × 4,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.92x = 55,749,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,517.82/8,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.86

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