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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.18, 13,253.83 and 4,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.18, 13,253.83 and 4,458.24 is: 6,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.18 : 13,253.83 = 4,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.18/13,253.83 = 4,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.18x = 13,253.83 × 4,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.18x = 59,088,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,088,743.91/8,843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.85

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