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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.30, 13,240.35 and 4,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.30, 13,240.35 and 4,865.70 is: 7,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.30 : 13,240.35 = 4,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.30/13,240.35 = 4,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.30x = 13,240.35 × 4,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.30x = 64,423,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,571.00/8,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.47

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