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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.26, 13,241.81 and 4,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.26, 13,241.81 and 4,669.08 is: 6,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.26 : 13,241.81 = 4,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.26/13,241.81 = 4,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.26x = 13,241.81 × 4,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.26x = 61,827,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,827,046.89/8,838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.39

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