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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.73, 13,242.41 and 4,149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.73, 13,242.41 and 4,149.77 is: 6,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.73 : 13,242.41 = 4,149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.73/13,242.41 = 4,149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.73x = 13,242.41 × 4,149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.73x = 54,952,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952,868.78/8,828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.32

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