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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.52, 13,287.30 and 4,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.52, 13,287.30 and 4,701.96 is: 7,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.52 : 13,287.30 = 4,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.52/13,287.30 = 4,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.52x = 13,287.30 × 4,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.52x = 62,476,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,476,353.11/8,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.91

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