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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.04, 13,287.05 and 4,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.04, 13,287.05 and 4,469.46 is: 6,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.04 : 13,287.05 = 4,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.04/13,287.05 = 4,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.04x = 13,287.05 × 4,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.04x = 59,385,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,385,938.49/8,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.18

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