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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.82, 13,394.50 and 4,771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.82, 13,394.50 and 4,771.71 is: 7,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.82 : 13,394.50 = 4,771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.82/13,394.50 = 4,771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.82x = 13,394.50 × 4,771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.82x = 63,914,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,914,657.67/8,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.04

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