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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.83, 13,251.97 and 4,153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.83, 13,251.97 and 4,153.71 is: 6,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.83 : 13,251.97 = 4,153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.83/13,251.97 = 4,153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.83x = 13,251.97 × 4,153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.83x = 55,044,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044,840.31/8,834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.44

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