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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.93, 13,257.17 and 4,683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.93, 13,257.17 and 4,683.90 is: 7,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.93 : 13,257.17 = 4,683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.93/13,257.17 = 4,683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.93x = 13,257.17 × 4,683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.93x = 62,095,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095,265.14/8,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.81

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