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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.23, 13,241.85 and 4,387.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.23, 13,241.85 and 4,387.31 is: 6,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.23 : 13,241.85 = 4,387.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.23/13,241.85 = 4,387.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.23x = 13,241.85 × 4,387.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.23x = 58,096,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096,100.92/8,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.96

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