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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.92, 13,332.44 and 4,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.92, 13,332.44 and 4,726.40 is: 7,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.92 : 13,332.44 = 4,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.92/13,332.44 = 4,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.92x = 13,332.44 × 4,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.92x = 63,014,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,014,444.42/8,882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.89

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