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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.16, 13,282.76 and 4,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.16, 13,282.76 and 4,957.44 is: 7,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.16 : 13,282.76 = 4,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.16/13,282.76 = 4,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.16x = 13,282.76 × 4,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.16x = 65,848,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,848,485.73/8,855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.17

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