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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.43, 13,266.09 and 4,962.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.43, 13,266.09 and 4,962.57 is: 7,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.43 : 13,266.09 = 4,962.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.43/13,266.09 = 4,962.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.43x = 13,266.09 × 4,962.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.43x = 65,833,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833,900.25/8,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.30

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