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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.64, 13,249.58 and 4,669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.64, 13,249.58 and 4,669.53 is: 7,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.64 : 13,249.58 = 4,669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.64/13,249.58 = 4,669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.64x = 13,249.58 × 4,669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.64x = 61,869,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,869,287.95/8,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.21

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