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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.98, 13,292.16 and 4,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.98, 13,292.16 and 4,476.49 is: 6,718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.98 : 13,292.16 = 4,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.98/13,292.16 = 4,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.98x = 13,292.16 × 4,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.98x = 59,502,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502,221.32/8,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.87

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