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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.56, 13,278.36 and 4,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.56, 13,278.36 and 4,955.52 is: 7,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.56 : 13,278.36 = 4,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.56/13,278.36 = 4,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.56x = 13,278.36 × 4,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.56x = 65,801,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,801,178.55/8,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.37

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