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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.16, 13,290.48 and 4,965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.16, 13,290.48 and 4,965.84 is: 7,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.16 : 13,290.48 = 4,965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.16/13,290.48 = 4,965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.16x = 13,290.48 × 4,965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.16x = 65,998,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,998,397.20/8,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.58

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