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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.80, 13,464.88 and 4,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.80, 13,464.88 and 4,825.56 is: 7,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.80 : 13,464.88 = 4,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.80/13,464.88 = 4,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.80x = 13,464.88 × 4,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.80x = 64,975,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975,586.33/8,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.88

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