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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.82, 13,232.33 and 4,143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.82, 13,232.33 and 4,143.42 is: 6,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.82 : 13,232.33 = 4,143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.82/13,232.33 = 4,143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.82x = 13,232.33 × 4,143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.82x = 54,827,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827,129.67/8,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.13

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