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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.74, 13,253.42 and 4,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.74, 13,253.42 and 4,464.10 is: 6,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.74 : 13,253.42 = 4,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.74/13,253.42 = 4,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.74x = 13,253.42 × 4,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.74x = 59,164,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164,525.95/8,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.99

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