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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.40, 13,364.10 and 4,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.40, 13,364.10 and 4,762.20 is: 7,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.40 : 13,364.10 = 4,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.40/13,364.10 = 4,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.40x = 13,364.10 × 4,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.40x = 63,642,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,642,517.02/8,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.30

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