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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.83, 13,248.98 and 4,151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.83, 13,248.98 and 4,151.71 is: 6,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.83 : 13,248.98 = 4,151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.83/13,248.98 = 4,151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.83x = 13,248.98 × 4,151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.83x = 55,005,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,005,835.75/8,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.43

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