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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.82, 13,238.58 and 4,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.82, 13,238.58 and 4,664.94 is: 6,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.82 : 13,238.58 = 4,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.82/13,238.58 = 4,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.82x = 13,238.58 × 4,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.82x = 61,757,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,757,181.39/8,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.33

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