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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.20, 13,282.01 and 4,469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.20, 13,282.01 and 4,469.73 is: 6,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.20 : 13,282.01 = 4,469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.20/13,282.01 = 4,469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.20x = 13,282.01 × 4,469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.20x = 59,366,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,366,992.97/8,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.74

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