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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.65, 13,280.89 and 4,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.65, 13,280.89 and 4,412.72 is: 6,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.65 : 13,280.89 = 4,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.65/13,280.89 = 4,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.65x = 13,280.89 × 4,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.65x = 58,604,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,604,848.92/8,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.04

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