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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.68, 13,378.83 and 4,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.68, 13,378.83 and 4,758.46 is: 7,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.68 : 13,378.83 = 4,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.68/13,378.83 = 4,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.68x = 13,378.83 × 4,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.68x = 63,662,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662,627.40/8,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.32

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