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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.10, 13,264.85 and 4,681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.10, 13,264.85 and 4,681.09 is: 7,025.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.10 : 13,264.85 = 4,681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.10/13,264.85 = 4,681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.10x = 13,264.85 × 4,681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.10x = 62,093,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,093,956.69/8,838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.71

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