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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.81, 13,218.56 and 4,212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.81, 13,218.56 and 4,212.05 is: 6,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.81 : 13,218.56 = 4,212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.81/13,218.56 = 4,212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.81x = 13,218.56 × 4,212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.81x = 55,677,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,677,214.59/8,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.45

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