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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.76, 13,287.35 and 4,473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.76, 13,287.35 and 4,473.29 is: 6,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.76 : 13,287.35 = 4,473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.76/13,287.35 = 4,473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.76x = 13,287.35 × 4,473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.76x = 59,438,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,438,214.28/8,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.09

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