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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.52, 13,238.87 and 4,662.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.52, 13,238.87 and 4,662.41 is: 6,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.52 : 13,238.87 = 4,662.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.52/13,238.87 = 4,662.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.52x = 13,238.87 × 4,662.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.52x = 61,725,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,725,037.95/8,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.51

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