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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.82, 13,327.20 and 4,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.82, 13,327.20 and 4,991.96 is: 7,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.82 : 13,327.20 = 4,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.82/13,327.20 = 4,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.82x = 13,327.20 × 4,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.82x = 66,528,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,528,849.31/8,884.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.92

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