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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.70, 13,285.76 and 4,472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.70, 13,285.76 and 4,472.23 is: 6,712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.70 : 13,285.76 = 4,472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.70/13,285.76 = 4,472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.70x = 13,285.76 × 4,472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.70x = 59,416,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,416,974.44/8,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.49

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