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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.93, 13,265.58 and 4,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.93, 13,265.58 and 4,458.16 is: 6,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.93 : 13,265.58 = 4,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.93/13,265.58 = 4,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.93x = 13,265.58 × 4,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.93x = 59,140,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,140,078.13/8,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.55

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