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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.38, 13,233.58 and 4,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.38, 13,233.58 and 4,875.76 is: 7,307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.38 : 13,233.58 = 4,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.38/13,233.58 = 4,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.38x = 13,233.58 × 4,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.38x = 64,523,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,523,760.02/8,830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.02

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