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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.70, 13,217.35 and 4,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.70, 13,217.35 and 4,429.70 is: 6,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.70 : 13,217.35 = 4,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.70/13,217.35 = 4,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.70x = 13,217.35 × 4,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.70x = 58,548,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,548,895.30/8,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.94

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