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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.87, 13,298.22 and 4,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.87, 13,298.22 and 4,701.86 is: 7,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.87 : 13,298.22 = 4,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.87/13,298.22 = 4,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.87x = 13,298.22 × 4,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.87x = 62,526,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526,345.18/8,862.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.86

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