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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.58, 13,235.96 and 4,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.58, 13,235.96 and 4,147.90 is: 6,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.58 : 13,235.96 = 4,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.58/13,235.96 = 4,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.58x = 13,235.96 × 4,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.58x = 54,901,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,438.48/8,826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.01

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