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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.91, 13,258.77 and 4,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.91, 13,258.77 and 4,451.14 is: 6,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.91 : 13,258.77 = 4,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.91/13,258.77 = 4,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.91x = 13,258.77 × 4,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.91x = 59,016,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,016,641.50/8,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.91

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