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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.32, 13,150.62 and 4,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.32, 13,150.62 and 4,869.24 is: 7,303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.32 : 13,150.62 = 4,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.32/13,150.62 = 4,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.32x = 13,150.62 × 4,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.32x = 64,033,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,033,524.93/8,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.66

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