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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.49, 13,341.98 and 4,732.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.49, 13,341.98 and 4,732.87 is: 7,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.49 : 13,341.98 = 4,732.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.49/13,341.98 = 4,732.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.49x = 13,341.98 × 4,732.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.49x = 63,145,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,145,856.88/8,892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.03

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