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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.60, 13,257.36 and 4,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.60, 13,257.36 and 4,681.44 is: 7,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.60 : 13,257.36 = 4,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.60/13,257.36 = 4,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.60x = 13,257.36 × 4,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.60x = 62,063,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,535.40/8,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.49

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