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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.84, 13,403.34 and 4,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.84, 13,403.34 and 4,783.72 is: 7,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.84 : 13,403.34 = 4,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.84/13,403.34 = 4,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.84x = 13,403.34 × 4,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.84x = 64,117,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,825.62/8,938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.95

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