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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.34, 13,275.59 and 4,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.34, 13,275.59 and 4,688.26 is: 7,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.34 : 13,275.59 = 4,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.34/13,275.59 = 4,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.34x = 13,275.59 × 4,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.34x = 62,239,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239,360.94/8,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.41

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