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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.84, 13,251.99 and 4,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.84, 13,251.99 and 4,448.81 is: 6,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.84 : 13,251.99 = 4,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.84/13,251.99 = 4,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.84x = 13,251.99 × 4,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.84x = 58,955,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955,585.63/8,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.59

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