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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.60, 13,187.40 and 4,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.60, 13,187.40 and 4,903.60 is: 7,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.60 : 13,187.40 = 4,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.60/13,187.40 = 4,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.60x = 13,187.40 × 4,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.60x = 64,665,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,665,734.64/8,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.40

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