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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.84, 13,218.08 and 4,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.84, 13,218.08 and 4,659.20 is: 6,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.84 : 13,218.08 = 4,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.84/13,218.08 = 4,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.84x = 13,218.08 × 4,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.84x = 61,585,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585,678.34/8,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.30

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