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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.08, 13,287.82 and 4,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.08, 13,287.82 and 4,473.60 is: 6,714.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.08 : 13,287.82 = 4,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.08/13,287.82 = 4,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.08x = 13,287.82 × 4,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.08x = 59,444,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,444,391.55/8,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.54

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