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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.81, 13,263.78 and 4,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.81, 13,263.78 and 4,468.52 is: 6,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.81 : 13,263.78 = 4,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.81/13,263.78 = 4,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.81x = 13,263.78 × 4,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.81x = 59,269,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269,466.21/8,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.26

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