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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.68, 13,249.01 and 4,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.68, 13,249.01 and 4,149.25 is: 6,223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.68 : 13,249.01 = 4,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.68/13,249.01 = 4,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.68x = 13,249.01 × 4,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.68x = 54,973,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,973,506.52/8,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.88

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