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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.81, 13,257.78 and 4,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.81, 13,257.78 and 4,464.52 is: 6,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.81 : 13,257.78 = 4,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.81/13,257.78 = 4,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.81x = 13,257.78 × 4,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.81x = 59,189,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,189,574.08/8,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.26

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