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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.40, 13,196.50 and 4,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.40, 13,196.50 and 4,898.86 is: 7,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.40 : 13,196.50 = 4,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.40/13,196.50 = 4,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.40x = 13,196.50 × 4,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.40x = 64,647,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647,805.99/8,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.51

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