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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.93, 11,659.82 and 4,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.93, 11,659.82 and 4,913.28 is: 6,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.93 : 11,659.82 = 4,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.93/11,659.82 = 4,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.93x = 11,659.82 × 4,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.93x = 57,287,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287,935.84/8,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.50

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