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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.41, 13,229.96 and 4,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.41, 13,229.96 and 4,141.45 is: 6,211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.41 : 13,229.96 = 4,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.41/13,229.96 = 4,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.41x = 13,229.96 × 4,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.41x = 54,791,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,791,164.06/8,820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.86

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