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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.98, 13,449.72 and 4,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.98, 13,449.72 and 4,802.92 is: 7,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.98 : 13,449.72 = 4,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.98/13,449.72 = 4,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.98x = 13,449.72 × 4,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.98x = 64,597,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,597,929.18/8,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.39

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