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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,817.84, 13,234.28 and 4,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,817.84, 13,234.28 and 4,660.84 is: 6,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,817.84 : 13,234.28 = 4,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,817.84/13,234.28 = 4,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,817.84x = 13,234.28 × 4,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,817.84x = 61,682,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,861.60/8,817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.23

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