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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.28, 13,192.88 and 4,640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.28, 13,192.88 and 4,640.52 is: 6,958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.28 : 13,192.88 = 4,640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.28/13,192.88 = 4,640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.28x = 13,192.88 × 4,640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.28x = 61,221,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221,823.50/8,798.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.39

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