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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.52, 13,285.48 and 4,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.52, 13,285.48 and 4,472.06 is: 6,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.52 : 13,285.48 = 4,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.52/13,285.48 = 4,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.52x = 13,285.48 × 4,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.52x = 59,413,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,463.69/8,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.23

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