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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.84, 13,083.83 and 4,721.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.84, 13,083.83 and 4,721.83 is: 7,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.84 : 13,083.83 = 4,721.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.84/13,083.83 = 4,721.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.84x = 13,083.83 × 4,721.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.84x = 61,779,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779,665.52/8,738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.55

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