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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.56, 13,322.40 and 4,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.56, 13,322.40 and 4,250.52 is: 6,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.56 : 13,322.40 = 4,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.56/13,322.40 = 4,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.56x = 13,322.40 × 4,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.56x = 56,627,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627,127.65/8,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.81

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