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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.27, 13,270.46 and 4,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.27, 13,270.46 and 4,690.68 is: 7,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.27 : 13,270.46 = 4,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.27/13,270.46 = 4,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.27x = 13,270.46 × 4,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.27x = 62,247,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247,457.86/8,853.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.01

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