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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.39, 13,187.49 and 4,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.39, 13,187.49 and 4,892.86 is: 7,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.39 : 13,187.49 = 4,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.39/13,187.49 = 4,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.39x = 13,187.49 × 4,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.39x = 64,524,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524,542.32/8,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.52

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