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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.46, 13,237.89 and 4,142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.46, 13,237.89 and 4,142.85 is: 6,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.46 : 13,237.89 = 4,142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.46/13,237.89 = 4,142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.46x = 13,237.89 × 4,142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.46x = 54,842,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,842,592.59/8,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.13

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