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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.83, 13,362.96 and 4,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.83, 13,362.96 and 4,232.20 is: 6,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.83 : 13,362.96 = 4,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.83/13,362.96 = 4,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.83x = 13,362.96 × 4,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.83x = 56,554,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,554,751.89/8,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.17

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