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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.76, 13,254.69 and 4,462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.76, 13,254.69 and 4,462.47 is: 6,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.76 : 13,254.69 = 4,462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.76/13,254.69 = 4,462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.76x = 13,254.69 × 4,462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.76x = 59,148,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148,656.48/8,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.18

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