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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.35, 13,262.22 and 4,679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.35, 13,262.22 and 4,679.34 is: 7,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.35 : 13,262.22 = 4,679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.35/13,262.22 = 4,679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.35x = 13,262.22 × 4,679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.35x = 62,058,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058,436.53/8,836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.08

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