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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.78, 13,214.32 and 4,648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.78, 13,214.32 and 4,648.96 is: 6,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.78 : 13,214.32 = 4,648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.78/13,214.32 = 4,648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.78x = 13,214.32 × 4,648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.78x = 61,432,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,432,845.11/8,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.05

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