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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.57, 13,282.58 and 4,470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.57, 13,282.58 and 4,470.11 is: 6,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.57 : 13,282.58 = 4,470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.57/13,282.58 = 4,470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.57x = 13,282.58 × 4,470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.57x = 59,374,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,374,504.92/8,849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.31

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