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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.61, 13,198.22 and 4,645.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.61, 13,198.22 and 4,645.95 is: 6,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.61 : 13,198.22 = 4,645.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.61/13,198.22 = 4,645.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.61x = 13,198.22 × 4,645.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.61x = 61,318,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,318,270.21/8,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.44

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