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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.96, 13,299.59 and 4,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.96, 13,299.59 and 4,708.06 is: 7,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.96 : 13,299.59 = 4,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.96/13,299.59 = 4,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.96x = 13,299.59 × 4,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.96x = 62,615,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615,246.22/8,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.04

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