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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.86, 13,215.07 and 4,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.86, 13,215.07 and 4,657.20 is: 6,973.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.86 : 13,215.07 = 4,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.86/13,215.07 = 4,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.86x = 13,215.07 × 4,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.86x = 61,545,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,224.00/8,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.28

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