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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.48, 13,103.32 and 4,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.48, 13,103.32 and 4,844.20 is: 7,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.48 : 13,103.32 = 4,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.48/13,103.32 = 4,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.48x = 13,103.32 × 4,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.48x = 63,475,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,475,102.74/8,749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.73

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