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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.90, 13,246.35 and 4,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.90, 13,246.35 and 4,669.30 is: 7,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.90 : 13,246.35 = 4,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.90/13,246.35 = 4,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.90x = 13,246.35 × 4,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.90x = 61,851,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,851,182.06/8,830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.95

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