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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.26, 13,238.80 and 4,667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.26, 13,238.80 and 4,667.08 is: 6,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.26 : 13,238.80 = 4,667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.26/13,238.80 = 4,667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.26x = 13,238.80 × 4,667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.26x = 61,786,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786,538.70/8,836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.39

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