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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.15, 13,287.93 and 4,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.15, 13,287.93 and 4,473.66 is: 6,714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.15 : 13,287.93 = 4,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.15/13,287.93 = 4,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.15x = 13,287.93 × 4,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.15x = 59,445,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,445,680.92/8,853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.64

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