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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.36, 13,327.92 and 4,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.36, 13,327.92 and 4,266.72 is: 6,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.36 : 13,327.92 = 4,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.36/13,327.92 = 4,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.36x = 13,327.92 × 4,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.36x = 56,866,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866,502.82/8,883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.46

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