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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.01, 13,278.72 and 4,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.01, 13,278.72 and 4,467.54 is: 6,705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.01 : 13,278.72 = 4,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.01/13,278.72 = 4,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.01x = 13,278.72 × 4,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.01x = 59,323,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,323,212.75/8,847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.45

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