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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.60, 13,194.48 and 4,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.60, 13,194.48 and 4,901.80 is: 7,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.60 : 13,194.48 = 4,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.60/13,194.48 = 4,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.60x = 13,194.48 × 4,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.60x = 64,676,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,676,702.06/8,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.14

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