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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.96, 13,301.09 and 4,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.96, 13,301.09 and 4,709.06 is: 7,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.96 : 13,301.09 = 4,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.96/13,301.09 = 4,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.96x = 13,301.09 × 4,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.96x = 62,635,630.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635,630.88/8,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.55

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