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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.88, 13,271.54 and 4,953.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.88, 13,271.54 and 4,953.04 is: 7,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.88 : 13,271.54 = 4,953.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.88/13,271.54 = 4,953.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.88x = 13,271.54 × 4,953.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.88x = 65,734,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,734,468.48/8,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.08

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