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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.89, 13,418.58 and 4,794.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.89, 13,418.58 and 4,794.47 is: 7,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.89 : 13,418.58 = 4,794.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.89/13,418.58 = 4,794.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.89x = 13,418.58 × 4,794.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.89x = 64,334,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,334,979.25/8,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.33

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