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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.79, 13,276.37 and 4,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.79, 13,276.37 and 4,462.94 is: 6,696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.79 : 13,276.37 = 4,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.79/13,276.37 = 4,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.79x = 13,276.37 × 4,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.79x = 59,251,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,251,653.60/8,848.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.02

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