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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.14, 13,251.83 and 4,671.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.14, 13,251.83 and 4,671.03 is: 7,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.14 : 13,251.83 = 4,671.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.14/13,251.83 = 4,671.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.14x = 13,251.83 × 4,671.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.14x = 61,899,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,899,672.13/8,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.46

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