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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.05, 13,271.67 and 4,457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.05, 13,271.67 and 4,457.38 is: 6,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.05 : 13,271.67 = 4,457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.05/13,271.67 = 4,457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.05x = 13,271.67 × 4,457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.05x = 59,156,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156,880.67/8,845.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.14

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