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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.95, 13,287.62 and 4,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.95, 13,287.62 and 4,473.48 is: 6,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.95 : 13,287.62 = 4,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.95/13,287.62 = 4,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.95x = 13,287.62 × 4,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.95x = 59,441,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,913.50/8,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.36

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