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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.96, 13,283.15 and 4,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.96, 13,283.15 and 4,470.50 is: 6,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.96 : 13,283.15 = 4,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.96/13,283.15 = 4,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.96x = 13,283.15 × 4,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.96x = 59,382,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,322.08/8,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.90

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