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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.58, 13,249.76 and 4,674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.58, 13,249.76 and 4,674.38 is: 7,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.58 : 13,249.76 = 4,674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.58/13,249.76 = 4,674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.58x = 13,249.76 × 4,674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.58x = 61,934,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,934,323.53/8,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.31

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