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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.51, 13,289.97 and 4,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.51, 13,289.97 and 4,475.05 is: 6,716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.51 : 13,289.97 = 4,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.51/13,289.97 = 4,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.51x = 13,289.97 × 4,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.51x = 59,473,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,473,280.25/8,854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.72

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