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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.83, 13,349.92 and 4,950.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.83, 13,349.92 and 4,950.03 is: 7,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.83 : 13,349.92 = 4,950.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.83/13,349.92 = 4,950.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.83x = 13,349.92 × 4,950.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.83x = 66,082,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082,504.50/8,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.32

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