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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.68, 13,310.85 and 4,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.68, 13,310.85 and 4,199.62 is: 6,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.68 : 13,310.85 = 4,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.68/13,310.85 = 4,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.68x = 13,310.85 × 4,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.68x = 55,900,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,900,445.32/8,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.36

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