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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.30, 13,284.55 and 4,461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.30, 13,284.55 and 4,461.70 is: 6,693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.30 : 13,284.55 = 4,461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.30/13,284.55 = 4,461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.30x = 13,284.55 × 4,461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.30x = 59,271,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,271,676.74/8,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.36

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