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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.18, 13,294.62 and 4,702.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.18, 13,294.62 and 4,702.86 is: 7,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.18 : 13,294.62 = 4,702.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.18/13,294.62 = 4,702.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.18x = 13,294.62 × 4,702.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.18x = 62,522,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,736.61/8,865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.62

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