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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.49, 13,382.85 and 4,763.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.49, 13,382.85 and 4,763.57 is: 7,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.49 : 13,382.85 = 4,763.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.49/13,382.85 = 4,763.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.49x = 13,382.85 × 4,763.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.49x = 63,750,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,750,142.77/8,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.28

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