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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.98, 13,452.71 and 4,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.98, 13,452.71 and 4,804.92 is: 7,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.98 : 13,452.71 = 4,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.98/13,452.71 = 4,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.98x = 13,452.71 × 4,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.98x = 64,639,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,639,171.31/8,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.38

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