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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.38, 13,191.93 and 4,897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.38, 13,191.93 and 4,897.98 is: 7,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.38 : 13,191.93 = 4,897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.38/13,191.93 = 4,897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.38x = 13,191.93 × 4,897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.38x = 64,613,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,613,809.30/8,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.68

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