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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.52, 13,270.86 and 4,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.52, 13,270.86 and 4,950.48 is: 7,428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.52 : 13,270.86 = 4,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.52/13,270.86 = 4,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.52x = 13,270.86 × 4,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.52x = 65,697,127.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,697,127.01/8,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.84

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