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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.48, 13,454.96 and 4,806.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.48, 13,454.96 and 4,806.42 is: 7,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.48 : 13,454.96 = 4,806.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.48/13,454.96 = 4,806.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.48x = 13,454.96 × 4,806.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.48x = 64,670,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670,164.81/8,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.63

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