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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.84, 13,228.58 and 4,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.84, 13,228.58 and 4,136.58 is: 6,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.84 : 13,228.58 = 4,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.84/13,228.58 = 4,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.84x = 13,228.58 × 4,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.84x = 54,721,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721,089.80/8,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.21

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