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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.83, 13,246.45 and 4,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.83, 13,246.45 and 4,092.30 is: 6,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.83 : 13,246.45 = 4,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.83/13,246.45 = 4,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.83x = 13,246.45 × 4,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.83x = 54,208,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,360.64/8,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.20

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