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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.17, 13,231.43 and 6,635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.17, 13,231.43 and 6,635.33 is: 9,943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.17 : 13,231.43 = 6,635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.17/13,231.43 = 6,635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.17x = 13,231.43 × 6,635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.17x = 87,794,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,794,854.85/8,829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.73

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