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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.30, 13,266.15 and 4,458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.30, 13,266.15 and 4,458.54 is: 6,683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.30 : 13,266.15 = 4,458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.30/13,266.15 = 4,458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.30x = 13,266.15 × 4,458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.30x = 59,147,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147,693.45/8,850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.13

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