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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.02, 13,266.93 and 4,459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.02, 13,266.93 and 4,459.98 is: 6,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.02 : 13,266.93 = 4,459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.02/13,266.93 = 4,459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.02x = 13,266.93 × 4,459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.02x = 59,170,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,170,242.46/8,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,685.13

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