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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.40, 13,233.60 and 4,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.40, 13,233.60 and 4,726.40 is: 7,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.40 : 13,233.60 = 4,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.40/13,233.60 = 4,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.40x = 13,233.60 × 4,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.40x = 62,547,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547,287.04/8,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.60

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