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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.25, 13,294.43 and 4,921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.25, 13,294.43 and 4,921.34 is: 7,375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.25 : 13,294.43 = 4,921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.25/13,294.43 = 4,921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.25x = 13,294.43 × 4,921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.25x = 65,426,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,426,337.51/8,870.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.93

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