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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.65, 13,248.55 and 4,935.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.65, 13,248.55 and 4,935.61 is: 7,406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.65 : 13,248.55 = 4,935.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.65/13,248.55 = 4,935.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.65x = 13,248.55 × 4,935.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.65x = 65,389,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,389,609.62/8,828.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.53

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