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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.24, 13,312.86 and 4,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.24, 13,312.86 and 4,983.40 is: 7,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.24 : 13,312.86 = 4,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.24/13,312.86 = 4,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.24x = 13,312.86 × 4,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.24x = 66,343,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343,306.52/8,875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.10

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