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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.46, 13,365.67 and 4,749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.46, 13,365.67 and 4,749.33 is: 7,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.46 : 13,365.67 = 4,749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.46/13,365.67 = 4,749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.46x = 13,365.67 × 4,749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.46x = 63,477,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,477,977.50/8,906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.18

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