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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.94, 13,229.34 and 4,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.94, 13,229.34 and 4,660.76 is: 6,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.94 : 13,229.34 = 4,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.94/13,229.34 = 4,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.94x = 13,229.34 × 4,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.94x = 61,658,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,778.70/8,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.92

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