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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.64, 13,261.02 and 4,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.64, 13,261.02 and 4,452.52 is: 6,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.64 : 13,261.02 = 4,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.64/13,261.02 = 4,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.64x = 13,261.02 × 4,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.64x = 59,044,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044,956.77/8,838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.32

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