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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.89, 13,249.11 and 4,665.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.89, 13,249.11 and 4,665.35 is: 6,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.89 : 13,249.11 = 4,665.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.89/13,249.11 = 4,665.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.89x = 13,249.11 × 4,665.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.89x = 61,811,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,811,735.34/8,835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.53

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