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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.58, 13,288.56 and 4,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.58, 13,288.56 and 4,474.11 is: 6,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.58 : 13,288.56 = 4,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.58/13,288.56 = 4,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.58x = 13,288.56 × 4,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.58x = 59,454,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,454,479.18/8,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.30

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