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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.94, 13,235.02 and 4,147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.94, 13,235.02 and 4,147.27 is: 6,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.94 : 13,235.02 = 4,147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.94/13,235.02 = 4,147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.94x = 13,235.02 × 4,147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.94x = 54,889,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,889,201.40/8,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.08

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