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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.84, 13,359.31 and 4,748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.84, 13,359.31 and 4,748.07 is: 7,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.84 : 13,359.31 = 4,748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.84/13,359.31 = 4,748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.84x = 13,359.31 × 4,748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.84x = 63,430,939.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,430,939.03/8,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.00

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