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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.88, 13,298.16 and 4,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.88, 13,298.16 and 4,754.08 is: 7,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.88 : 13,298.16 = 4,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.88/13,298.16 = 4,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.88x = 13,298.16 × 4,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.88x = 63,220,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,220,516.49/8,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.18

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