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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.89, 13,415.58 and 4,792.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.89, 13,415.58 and 4,792.47 is: 7,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.89 : 13,415.58 = 4,792.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.89/13,415.58 = 4,792.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.89x = 13,415.58 × 4,792.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.89x = 64,293,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,293,764.68/8,962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.33

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