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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.90, 13,083.93 and 4,721.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.90, 13,083.93 and 4,721.90 is: 7,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.90 : 13,083.93 = 4,721.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.90/13,083.93 = 4,721.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.90x = 13,083.93 × 4,721.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.90x = 61,780,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,780,925.94/8,738.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.64

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