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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.88, 13,174.86 and 4,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.88, 13,174.86 and 4,895.24 is: 7,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.88 : 13,174.86 = 4,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.88/13,174.86 = 4,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.88x = 13,174.86 × 4,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.88x = 64,494,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,494,101.67/8,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.64

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