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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.74, 13,270.91 and 4,465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.74, 13,270.91 and 4,465.10 is: 6,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.74 : 13,270.91 = 4,465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.74/13,270.91 = 4,465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.74x = 13,270.91 × 4,465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.74x = 59,255,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255,951.09/8,852.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.52

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