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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.16, 13,287.60 and 4,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.16, 13,287.60 and 4,914.32 is: 7,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.16 : 13,287.60 = 4,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.16/13,287.60 = 4,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.16x = 13,287.60 × 4,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.16x = 65,299,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,299,518.43/8,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.52

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