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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.31, 13,315.09 and 4,718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.31, 13,315.09 and 4,718.31 is: 7,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.31 : 13,315.09 = 4,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.31/13,315.09 = 4,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.31x = 13,315.09 × 4,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.31x = 62,824,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,824,722.30/8,879.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.41

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