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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.82, 13,264.08 and 4,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.82, 13,264.08 and 4,681.94 is: 7,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.82 : 13,264.08 = 4,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.82/13,264.08 = 4,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.82x = 13,264.08 × 4,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.82x = 62,101,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,101,626.72/8,842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.83

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