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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.40, 13,238.10 and 4,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.40, 13,238.10 and 4,451.40 is: 6,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.40 : 13,238.10 = 4,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.40/13,238.10 = 4,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.40x = 13,238.10 × 4,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.40x = 58,928,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,928,078.34/8,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,677.10

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