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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.52, 13,286.98 and 4,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.52, 13,286.98 and 4,473.06 is: 6,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.52 : 13,286.98 = 4,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.52/13,286.98 = 4,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.52x = 13,286.98 × 4,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.52x = 59,433,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,433,458.76/8,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.73

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