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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.14, 13,286.42 and 4,472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.14, 13,286.42 and 4,472.67 is: 6,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.14 : 13,286.42 = 4,472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.14/13,286.42 = 4,472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.14x = 13,286.42 × 4,472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.14x = 59,425,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,425,749.78/8,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.15

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