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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.64, 13,306.02 and 4,196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.64, 13,306.02 and 4,196.07 is: 6,285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.64 : 13,306.02 = 4,196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.64/13,306.02 = 4,196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.64x = 13,306.02 × 4,196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.64x = 55,832,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,991.34/8,882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.63

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