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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.40, 13,203.92 and 4,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.40, 13,203.92 and 4,906 is: 7,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.40 : 13,203.92 = 4,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.40/13,203.92 = 4,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.40x = 13,203.92 × 4,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.40x = 64,778,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778,431.52/8,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.69

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