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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.82, 13,261.08 and 4,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.82, 13,261.08 and 4,679.94 is: 7,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.82 : 13,261.08 = 4,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.82/13,261.08 = 4,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.82x = 13,261.08 × 4,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.82x = 62,061,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,061,058.74/8,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.83

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