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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.79, 13,282.18 and 4,466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.79, 13,282.18 and 4,466.21 is: 6,699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.79 : 13,282.18 = 4,466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.79/13,282.18 = 4,466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.79x = 13,282.18 × 4,466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.79x = 59,320,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320,927.56/8,854.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.31

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