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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.92, 13,261.78 and 4,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.92, 13,261.78 and 4,453.14 is: 6,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.92 : 13,261.78 = 4,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.92/13,261.78 = 4,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.92x = 13,261.78 × 4,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.92x = 59,056,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,562.99/8,840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.91

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