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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.90, 13,244.42 and 4,932.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.90, 13,244.42 and 4,932.86 is: 7,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.90 : 13,244.42 = 4,932.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.90/13,244.42 = 4,932.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.90x = 13,244.42 × 4,932.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.90x = 65,332,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332,815.75/8,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.40

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