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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.49, 13,245.12 and 4,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.49, 13,245.12 and 4,671.27 is: 6,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.49 : 13,245.12 = 4,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.49/13,245.12 = 4,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.49x = 13,245.12 × 4,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.49x = 61,871,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871,531.70/8,840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.65

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