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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.90, 13,231.96 and 4,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.90, 13,231.96 and 4,145.24 is: 6,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.90 : 13,231.96 = 4,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.90/13,231.96 = 4,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.90x = 13,231.96 × 4,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.90x = 54,849,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,849,600.25/8,823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.03

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