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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.38, 13,196.43 and 4,900.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.38, 13,196.43 and 4,900.98 is: 7,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.38 : 13,196.43 = 4,900.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.38/13,196.43 = 4,900.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.38x = 13,196.43 × 4,900.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.38x = 64,675,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675,439.50/8,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.18

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