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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.64, 13,266.96 and 4,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.64, 13,266.96 and 4,465.80 is: 6,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.64 : 13,266.96 = 4,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.64/13,266.96 = 4,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.64x = 13,266.96 × 4,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.64x = 59,247,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,589.97/8,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.70

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