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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.08, 13,033.44 and 4,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.08, 13,033.44 and 4,803.12 is: 7,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.08 : 13,033.44 = 4,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.08/13,033.44 = 4,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.08x = 13,033.44 × 4,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.08x = 62,601,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601,176.33/8,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.16

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