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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.38, 13,236.58 and 4,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.38, 13,236.58 and 4,877.76 is: 7,310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.38 : 13,236.58 = 4,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.38/13,236.58 = 4,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.38x = 13,236.58 × 4,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.38x = 64,564,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564,860.46/8,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.02

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