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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.96, 13,307.08 and 4,713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.96, 13,307.08 and 4,713.06 is: 7,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.96 : 13,307.08 = 4,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.96/13,307.08 = 4,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.96x = 13,307.08 × 4,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.96x = 62,717,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,717,066.46/8,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.54

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