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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.38, 13,245.87 and 4,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.38, 13,245.87 and 4,886.48 is: 7,325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.38 : 13,245.87 = 4,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.38/13,245.87 = 4,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.38x = 13,245.87 × 4,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.38x = 64,725,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725,588.18/8,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.73

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