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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.66, 13,251.62 and 4,559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.66, 13,251.62 and 4,559.14 is: 6,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.66 : 13,251.62 = 4,559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.66/13,251.62 = 4,559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.66x = 13,251.62 × 4,559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.66x = 60,415,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,415,990.81/8,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.02

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