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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.89, 13,265.36 and 4,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.89, 13,265.36 and 4,469.60 is: 6,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.89 : 13,265.36 = 4,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.89/13,265.36 = 4,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.89x = 13,265.36 × 4,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.89x = 59,290,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290,786.73/8,850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.85

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