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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.82, 13,149.87 and 4,868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.82, 13,149.87 and 4,868.74 is: 7,302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.82 : 13,149.87 = 4,868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.82/13,149.87 = 4,868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.82x = 13,149.87 × 4,868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.82x = 64,023,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,298.06/8,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.91

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