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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.84, 13,203.88 and 4,114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.84, 13,203.88 and 4,114.13 is: 6,173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.84 : 13,203.88 = 4,114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.84/13,203.88 = 4,114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.84x = 13,203.88 × 4,114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.84x = 54,322,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,402.52/8,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.11

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