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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.90, 13,245.92 and 4,933.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.90, 13,245.92 and 4,933.86 is: 7,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.90 : 13,245.92 = 4,933.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.90/13,245.92 = 4,933.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.90x = 13,245.92 × 4,933.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.90x = 65,353,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,353,514.85/8,826.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.90

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