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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.65, 13,316.31 and 4,496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.65, 13,316.31 and 4,496.13 is: 6,741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.65 : 13,316.31 = 4,496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.65/13,316.31 = 4,496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.65x = 13,316.31 × 4,496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.65x = 59,871,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,871,860.88/8,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.07

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