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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.34, 13,364.58 and 4,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.34, 13,364.58 and 4,747.84 is: 7,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.34 : 13,364.58 = 4,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.34/13,364.58 = 4,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.34x = 13,364.58 × 4,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.34x = 63,452,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452,887.51/8,904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.06

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