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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.40, 13,247.58 and 4,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.40, 13,247.58 and 4,084.16 is: 6,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.40 : 13,247.58 = 4,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.40/13,247.58 = 4,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.40x = 13,247.58 × 4,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.40x = 54,105,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,105,236.33/8,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.16

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