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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.39, 13,416.33 and 4,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.39, 13,416.33 and 4,792.97 is: 7,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.39 : 13,416.33 = 4,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.39/13,416.33 = 4,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.39x = 13,416.33 × 4,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.39x = 64,304,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,067.20/8,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.08

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