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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.98, 13,277.09 and 4,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.98, 13,277.09 and 4,693.04 is: 7,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.98 : 13,277.09 = 4,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.98/13,277.09 = 4,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.98x = 13,277.09 × 4,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.98x = 62,309,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309,896.39/8,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.50

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