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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.08, 13,289.31 and 4,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.08, 13,289.31 and 4,474.61 is: 6,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.08 : 13,289.31 = 4,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.08/13,289.31 = 4,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.08x = 13,289.31 × 4,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.08x = 59,464,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,464,412.97/8,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.05

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