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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.70, 13,186.10 and 4,630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.70, 13,186.10 and 4,630.29 is: 6,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.70 : 13,186.10 = 4,630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.70/13,186.10 = 4,630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.70x = 13,186.10 × 4,630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.70x = 61,055,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055,443.82/8,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.30

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