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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.49, 13,240.35 and 5,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.49, 13,240.35 and 5,132.48 is: 7,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.49 : 13,240.35 = 5,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.49/13,240.35 = 5,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.49x = 13,240.35 × 5,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.49x = 67,955,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955,765.37/8,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.01

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