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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 13,252.66 and 4,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 13,252.66 and 4,882.60 is: 7,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 13,252.66 = 4,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/13,252.66 = 4,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 13,252.66 × 4,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 64,707,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707,347.04/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.40

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