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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.81, 13,282.91 and 4,470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.81, 13,282.91 and 4,470.34 is: 6,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.81 : 13,282.91 = 4,470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.81/13,282.91 = 4,470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.81x = 13,282.91 × 4,470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.81x = 59,379,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379,122.57/8,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.65

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