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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.04, 13,269.48 and 4,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.04, 13,269.48 and 4,957.60 is: 7,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.04 : 13,269.48 = 4,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.04/13,269.48 = 4,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.04x = 13,269.48 × 4,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.04x = 65,784,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784,774.05/8,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.70

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