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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.32, 13,256.91 and 4,464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.32, 13,256.91 and 4,464.03 is: 6,690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.32 : 13,256.91 = 4,464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.32/13,256.91 = 4,464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.32x = 13,256.91 × 4,464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.32x = 59,179,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179,243.95/8,845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.46

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