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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.27, 13,283.69 and 4,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.27, 13,283.69 and 4,962.94 is: 7,439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.27 : 13,283.69 = 4,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.27/13,283.69 = 4,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.27x = 13,283.69 × 4,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.27x = 65,926,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,926,126.34/8,861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.81

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