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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.32, 13,266.48 and 4,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.32, 13,266.48 and 4,891.83 is: 7,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.32 : 13,266.48 = 4,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.32/13,266.48 = 4,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.32x = 13,266.48 × 4,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.32x = 64,897,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,897,333.45/8,841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.23

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