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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.04, 13,264.98 and 4,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.04, 13,264.98 and 4,954.60 is: 7,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.04 : 13,264.98 = 4,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.04/13,264.98 = 4,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.04x = 13,264.98 × 4,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.04x = 65,722,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,722,669.91/8,862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.20

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