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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834, 13,244.12 and 4,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834, 13,244.12 and 4,668.56 is: 6,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834 : 13,244.12 = 4,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834/13,244.12 = 4,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834x = 13,244.12 × 4,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834x = 61,830,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,830,968.87/8,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.20

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