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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.26, 13,327.74 and 4,142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.26, 13,327.74 and 4,142.02 is: 6,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.26 : 13,327.74 = 4,142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.26/13,327.74 = 4,142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.26x = 13,327.74 × 4,142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.26x = 55,203,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,678.29/8,892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.06

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