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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.84, 13,253.48 and 4,449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.84, 13,253.48 and 4,449.82 is: 6,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.84 : 13,253.48 = 4,449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.84/13,253.48 = 4,449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.84x = 13,253.48 × 4,449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.84x = 58,975,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975,600.37/8,833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.10

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