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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.71, 13,256.58 and 4,451.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.71, 13,256.58 and 4,451.99 is: 6,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.71 : 13,256.58 = 4,451.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.71/13,256.58 = 4,451.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.71x = 13,256.58 × 4,451.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.71x = 59,018,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,018,161.59/8,835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.50

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