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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.14, 13,248.81 and 4,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.14, 13,248.81 and 4,671.54 is: 7,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.14 : 13,248.81 = 4,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.14/13,248.81 = 4,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.14x = 13,248.81 × 4,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.14x = 61,892,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892,345.87/8,833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.83

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