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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.40, 13,435.32 and 4,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.40, 13,435.32 and 4,805.30 is: 7,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.40 : 13,435.32 = 4,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.40/13,435.32 = 4,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.40x = 13,435.32 × 4,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.40x = 64,560,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,560,743.20/8,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.51

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