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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.20, 13,009.20 and 4,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.20, 13,009.20 and 4,770.40 is: 7,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.20 : 13,009.20 = 4,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.20/13,009.20 = 4,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.20x = 13,009.20 × 4,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.20x = 62,059,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,059,087.68/8,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.53

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