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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.63, 13,299.35 and 4,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.63, 13,299.35 and 4,702.62 is: 7,056.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.63 : 13,299.35 = 4,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.63/13,299.35 = 4,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.63x = 13,299.35 × 4,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.63x = 62,541,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541,789.30/8,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.00

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