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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.05, 13,287.78 and 4,473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.05, 13,287.78 and 4,473.58 is: 6,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.05 : 13,287.78 = 4,473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.05/13,287.78 = 4,473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.05x = 13,287.78 × 4,473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.05x = 59,443,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,957.70/8,853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.52

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