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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.96, 13,377.47 and 4,754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.96, 13,377.47 and 4,754.77 is: 7,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.96 : 13,377.47 = 4,754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.96/13,377.47 = 4,754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.96x = 13,377.47 × 4,754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.96x = 63,606,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,606,793.03/8,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.24

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