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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.57, 13,473.75 and 4,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.57, 13,473.75 and 4,829.08 is: 7,241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.57 : 13,473.75 = 4,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.57/13,473.75 = 4,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.57x = 13,473.75 × 4,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.57x = 65,065,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,795.04/8,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.14

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