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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.62, 13,271.73 and 7,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.62, 13,271.73 and 7,463.44 is: 11,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.62 : 13,271.73 = 7,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.62/13,271.73 = 7,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.62x = 13,271.73 × 7,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.62x = 99,052,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,052,760.55/8,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.88

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