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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.33, 13,280.11 and 4,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.33, 13,280.11 and 4,694.74 is: 7,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.33 : 13,280.11 = 4,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.33/13,280.11 = 4,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.33x = 13,280.11 × 4,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.33x = 62,346,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,663.62/8,857.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.99

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