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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.92, 13,309.17 and 4,710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.92, 13,309.17 and 4,710.86 is: 7,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.92 : 13,309.17 = 4,710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.92/13,309.17 = 4,710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.92x = 13,309.17 × 4,710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.92x = 62,697,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,697,636.59/8,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.97

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