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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.02, 13,268.72 and 4,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.02, 13,268.72 and 4,396.92 is: 6,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.02 : 13,268.72 = 4,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.02/13,268.72 = 4,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.02x = 13,268.72 × 4,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.02x = 58,341,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341,500.34/8,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.99

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