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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.96, 13,233.64 and 5,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.96, 13,233.64 and 5,902.36 is: 8,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.96 : 13,233.64 = 5,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.96/13,233.64 = 5,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.96x = 13,233.64 × 5,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.96x = 78,109,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,109,707.39/8,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,842.98

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