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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.27, 13,237.25 and 4,889.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.27, 13,237.25 and 4,889.45 is: 7,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.27 : 13,237.25 = 4,889.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.27/13,237.25 = 4,889.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.27x = 13,237.25 × 4,889.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.27x = 64,722,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,722,781.38/8,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.05

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