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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.02, 13,310.22 and 4,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.02, 13,310.22 and 4,924.60 is: 7,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.02 : 13,310.22 = 4,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.02/13,310.22 = 4,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.02x = 13,310.22 × 4,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.02x = 65,547,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,547,509.41/8,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.78

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