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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.65, 13,248.97 and 4,453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.65, 13,248.97 and 4,453.79 is: 6,680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.65 : 13,248.97 = 4,453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.65/13,248.97 = 4,453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.65x = 13,248.97 × 4,453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.65x = 59,008,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008,052.72/8,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.68

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