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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.32, 13,240.83 and 4,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.32, 13,240.83 and 4,666.44 is: 6,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.32 : 13,240.83 = 4,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.32/13,240.83 = 4,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.32x = 13,240.83 × 4,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.32x = 61,787,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787,538.75/8,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.58

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