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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.38, 13,256.74 and 4,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.38, 13,256.74 and 4,684.96 is: 7,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.38 : 13,256.74 = 4,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.38/13,256.74 = 4,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.38x = 13,256.74 × 4,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.38x = 62,107,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,107,251.78/8,854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.30

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