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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.87, 13,235.81 and 4,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.87, 13,235.81 and 4,440.29 is: 6,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.87 : 13,235.81 = 4,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.87/13,235.81 = 4,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.87x = 13,235.81 × 4,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.87x = 58,770,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770,746.40/8,823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.43

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