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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.77, 13,272.71 and 4,692.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.77, 13,272.71 and 4,692.18 is: 7,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.77 : 13,272.71 = 4,692.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.77/13,272.71 = 4,692.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.77x = 13,272.71 × 4,692.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.77x = 62,277,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,277,920.95/8,854.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.26

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