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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.37, 13,289.74 and 4,709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.37, 13,289.74 and 4,709.37 is: 7,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.37 : 13,289.74 = 4,709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.37/13,289.74 = 4,709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.37x = 13,289.74 × 4,709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.37x = 62,586,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,212.87/8,867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.04

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