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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.52, 13,362.36 and 4,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.52, 13,362.36 and 4,751.96 is: 7,122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.52 : 13,362.36 = 4,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.52/13,362.36 = 4,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.52x = 13,362.36 × 4,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.52x = 63,497,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497,400.23/8,914.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.92

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