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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.20, 13,267.62 and 4,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.20, 13,267.62 and 4,946.28 is: 7,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.20 : 13,267.62 = 4,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.20/13,267.62 = 4,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.20x = 13,267.62 × 4,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.20x = 65,625,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,625,363.45/8,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.76

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