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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.95, 13,237.01 and 4,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.95, 13,237.01 and 4,146.55 is: 6,216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.95 : 13,237.01 = 4,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.95/13,237.01 = 4,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.95x = 13,237.01 × 4,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.95x = 54,887,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887,923.82/8,828.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.81

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