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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.40, 13,454.82 and 4,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.40, 13,454.82 and 4,818.32 is: 7,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.40 : 13,454.82 = 4,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.40/13,454.82 = 4,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.40x = 13,454.82 × 4,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.40x = 64,829,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,829,628.30/8,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.03

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