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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.62, 13,466.32 and 4,824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.62, 13,466.32 and 4,824.13 is: 7,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.62 : 13,466.32 = 4,824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.62/13,466.32 = 4,824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.62x = 13,466.32 × 4,824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.62x = 64,963,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,963,186.85/8,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.71

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