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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.68, 13,462.56 and 4,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.68, 13,462.56 and 4,816.44 is: 7,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.68 : 13,462.56 = 4,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.68/13,462.56 = 4,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.68x = 13,462.56 × 4,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.68x = 64,841,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,841,612.49/8,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.54

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