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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834, 13,255.54 and 4,884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834, 13,255.54 and 4,884.52 is: 7,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834 : 13,255.54 = 4,884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834/13,255.54 = 4,884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834x = 13,255.54 × 4,884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834x = 64,746,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,746,950.24/8,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.29

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