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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.52, 13,282.48 and 4,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.52, 13,282.48 and 4,470.06 is: 6,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.52 : 13,282.48 = 4,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.52/13,282.48 = 4,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.52x = 13,282.48 × 4,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.52x = 59,373,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,373,482.55/8,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.23

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