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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.27, 13,202.31 and 4,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.27, 13,202.31 and 4,902.74 is: 7,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.27 : 13,202.31 = 4,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.27/13,202.31 = 4,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.27x = 13,202.31 × 4,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.27x = 64,727,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,727,493.33/8,801.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.34

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