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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.89, 13,232.42 and 4,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.89, 13,232.42 and 4,143.49 is: 6,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.89 : 13,232.42 = 4,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.89/13,232.42 = 4,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.89x = 13,232.42 × 4,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.89x = 54,828,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828,345.14/8,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.22

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