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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.20, 13,237.25 and 4,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.20, 13,237.25 and 4,666.02 is: 6,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.20 : 13,237.25 = 4,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.20/13,237.25 = 4,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.20x = 13,237.25 × 4,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.20x = 61,765,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765,249.91/8,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.82

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