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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.28, 13,297.33 and 4,701.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.28, 13,297.33 and 4,701.27 is: 7,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.28 : 13,297.33 = 4,701.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.28/13,297.33 = 4,701.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.28x = 13,297.33 × 4,701.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.28x = 62,514,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,338.25/8,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.98

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