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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.84, 13,243.58 and 4,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.84, 13,243.58 and 4,146.58 is: 6,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.84 : 13,243.58 = 4,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.84/13,243.58 = 4,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.84x = 13,243.58 × 4,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.84x = 54,915,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915,563.96/8,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.20

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