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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.14, 13,131.38 and 4,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.14, 13,131.38 and 4,883.18 is: 7,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.14 : 13,131.38 = 4,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.14/13,131.38 = 4,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.14x = 13,131.38 × 4,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.14x = 64,122,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122,892.19/8,754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.86

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