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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.99, 13,287.68 and 4,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.99, 13,287.68 and 4,473.52 is: 6,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.99 : 13,287.68 = 4,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.99/13,287.68 = 4,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.99x = 13,287.68 × 4,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.99x = 59,442,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442,702.23/8,852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.42

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