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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.98, 13,407.53 and 4,780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.98, 13,407.53 and 4,780.22 is: 7,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.98 : 13,407.53 = 4,780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.98/13,407.53 = 4,780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.98x = 13,407.53 × 4,780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.98x = 64,090,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,090,852.12/8,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.21

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