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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.39, 13,291.29 and 4,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.39, 13,291.29 and 4,475.92 is: 6,718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.39 : 13,291.29 = 4,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.39/13,291.29 = 4,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.39x = 13,291.29 × 4,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.39x = 59,490,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,490,717.51/8,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.03

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