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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.14, 13,295.44 and 4,478.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.14, 13,295.44 and 4,478.66 is: 6,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.14 : 13,295.44 = 4,478.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.14/13,295.44 = 4,478.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.14x = 13,295.44 × 4,478.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.14x = 59,545,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,545,755.31/8,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.15

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