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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.69, 13,432.74 and 4,794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.69, 13,432.74 and 4,794.39 is: 7,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.69 : 13,432.74 = 4,794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.69/13,432.74 = 4,794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.69x = 13,432.74 × 4,794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.69x = 64,401,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,776.35/8,949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.98

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