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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.54, 13,238.45 and 4,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.54, 13,238.45 and 4,669.13 is: 6,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.54 : 13,238.45 = 4,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.54/13,238.45 = 4,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.54x = 13,238.45 × 4,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.54x = 61,812,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812,023.11/8,833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.42

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