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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.27, 13,271.95 and 4,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.27, 13,271.95 and 4,691.68 is: 7,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.27 : 13,271.95 = 4,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.27/13,271.95 = 4,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.27x = 13,271.95 × 4,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.27x = 62,267,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267,742.38/8,854.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.51

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