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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.20, 13,287.30 and 7,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.20, 13,287.30 and 7,448.80 is: 11,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.20 : 13,287.30 = 7,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.20/13,287.30 = 7,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.20x = 13,287.30 × 7,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.20x = 98,974,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,974,440.24/8,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,173.20

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