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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.76, 13,248.56 and 4,673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.76, 13,248.56 and 4,673.58 is: 7,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.76 : 13,248.56 = 4,673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.76/13,248.56 = 4,673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.76x = 13,248.56 × 4,673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.76x = 61,918,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,918,205.04/8,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.14

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