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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.42, 13,272.30 and 4,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.42, 13,272.30 and 4,462.66 is: 6,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.42 : 13,272.30 = 4,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.42/13,272.30 = 4,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.42x = 13,272.30 × 4,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.42x = 59,229,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,229,762.32/8,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.07

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