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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.40, 13,286.68 and 4,693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.40, 13,286.68 and 4,693.99 is: 7,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.40 : 13,286.68 = 4,693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.40/13,286.68 = 4,693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.40x = 13,286.68 × 4,693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.40x = 62,367,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,543.05/8,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.50

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