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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.32, 13,242.33 and 4,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.32, 13,242.33 and 4,667.44 is: 7,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.32 : 13,242.33 = 4,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.32/13,242.33 = 4,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.32x = 13,242.33 × 4,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.32x = 61,807,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807,780.74/8,828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.08

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