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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.57, 13,232.97 and 4,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.57, 13,232.97 and 4,145.91 is: 6,217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.57 : 13,232.97 = 4,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.57/13,232.97 = 4,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.57x = 13,232.97 × 4,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.57x = 54,862,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862,678.34/8,824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.04

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