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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.32, 13,307.32 and 4,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.32, 13,307.32 and 4,710.49 is: 7,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.32 : 13,307.32 = 4,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.32/13,307.32 = 4,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.32x = 13,307.32 × 4,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.32x = 62,683,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683,970.41/8,879.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.55

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