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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.06, 13,229.43 and 4,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.06, 13,229.43 and 4,219.30 is: 6,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.06 : 13,229.43 = 4,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.06/13,229.43 = 4,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.06x = 13,229.43 × 4,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.06x = 55,818,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818,934.00/8,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.32

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