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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.18, 13,287.93 and 4,474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.18, 13,287.93 and 4,474.89 is: 6,714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.18 : 13,287.93 = 4,474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.18/13,287.93 = 4,474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.18x = 13,287.93 × 4,474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.18x = 59,462,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,462,025.08/8,856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.18

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