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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.86, 13,288.99 and 4,708.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.86, 13,288.99 and 4,708.86 is: 7,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.86 : 13,288.99 = 4,708.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.86/13,288.99 = 4,708.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.86x = 13,288.99 × 4,708.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.86x = 62,575,993.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,993.45/8,866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.29

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