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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.58, 13,234.95 and 4,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.58, 13,234.95 and 4,145.18 is: 6,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.58 : 13,234.95 = 4,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.58/13,234.95 = 4,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.58x = 13,234.95 × 4,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.58x = 54,861,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861,216.95/8,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.75

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