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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.36, 13,229.37 and 4,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.36, 13,229.37 and 4,666.74 is: 6,987.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.36 : 13,229.37 = 4,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.36/13,229.37 = 4,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.36x = 13,229.37 × 4,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.36x = 61,738,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,738,030.15/8,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.61

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