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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.62, 13,257.50 and 4,464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.62, 13,257.50 and 4,464.33 is: 6,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.62 : 13,257.50 = 4,464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.62/13,257.50 = 4,464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.62x = 13,257.50 × 4,464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.62x = 59,185,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,832.65/8,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.98

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