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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.99, 13,233.60 and 7,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.99, 13,233.60 and 7,731.44 is: 11,608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.99 : 13,233.60 = 7,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.99/13,233.60 = 7,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.99x = 13,233.60 × 7,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.99x = 102,314,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,314,784.38/8,813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.23

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