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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.24, 13,238.10 and 4,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.24, 13,238.10 and 4,663.44 is: 6,996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.24 : 13,238.10 = 4,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.24/13,238.10 = 4,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.24x = 13,238.10 × 4,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.24x = 61,735,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735,085.06/8,823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.87

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