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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.21, 13,295.51 and 4,478.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.21, 13,295.51 and 4,478.73 is: 6,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.21 : 13,295.51 = 4,478.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.21/13,295.51 = 4,478.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.21x = 13,295.51 × 4,478.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.21x = 59,546,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546,977.11/8,858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.24

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