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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.66, 13,248.63 and 4,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.66, 13,248.63 and 4,557.14 is: 6,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.66 : 13,248.63 = 4,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.66/13,248.63 = 4,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.66x = 13,248.63 × 4,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.66x = 60,375,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375,861.72/8,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.02

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