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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.56, 13,281.84 and 4,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.56, 13,281.84 and 4,223.52 is: 6,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.56 : 13,281.84 = 4,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.56/13,281.84 = 4,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.56x = 13,281.84 × 4,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.56x = 56,096,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,096,116.88/8,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.28

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