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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.63, 13,290.03 and 4,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.63, 13,290.03 and 4,474.44 is: 6,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.63 : 13,290.03 = 4,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.63/13,290.03 = 4,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.63x = 13,290.03 × 4,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.63x = 59,465,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,465,441.83/8,856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.23

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