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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.72, 13,293.24 and 4,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.72, 13,293.24 and 4,477.26 is: 6,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.72 : 13,293.24 = 4,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.72/13,293.24 = 4,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.72x = 13,293.24 × 4,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.72x = 59,517,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,517,291.72/8,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,720.02

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