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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.86, 13,230.12 and 4,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.86, 13,230.12 and 4,667.24 is: 6,988.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.86 : 13,230.12 = 4,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.86/13,230.12 = 4,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.86x = 13,230.12 × 4,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.86x = 61,748,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,145.27/8,835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.36

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