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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.81, 13,284.41 and 4,471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.81, 13,284.41 and 4,471.34 is: 6,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.81 : 13,284.41 = 4,471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.81/13,284.41 = 4,471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.81x = 13,284.41 × 4,471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.81x = 59,399,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,399,113.81/8,850.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.15

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