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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.44, 13,235.19 and 4,435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.44, 13,235.19 and 4,435.29 is: 6,654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.44 : 13,235.19 = 4,435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.44/13,235.19 = 4,435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.44x = 13,235.19 × 4,435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.44x = 58,701,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,701,905.86/8,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.46

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