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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.61, 13,297.61 and 4,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.61, 13,297.61 and 4,714.61 is: 7,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.61 : 13,297.61 = 4,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.61/13,297.61 = 4,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.61x = 13,297.61 × 4,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.61x = 62,693,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,693,090.11/8,872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.91

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