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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.87, 13,238.81 and 4,442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.87, 13,238.81 and 4,442.29 is: 6,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.87 : 13,238.81 = 4,442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.87/13,238.81 = 4,442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.87x = 13,238.81 × 4,442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.87x = 58,810,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,810,633.27/8,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.44

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