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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.62, 13,296.34 and 4,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.62, 13,296.34 and 4,700.61 is: 7,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.62 : 13,296.34 = 4,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.62/13,296.34 = 4,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.62x = 13,296.34 × 4,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.62x = 62,500,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,865.68/8,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.98

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