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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.44, 13,295.88 and 4,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.44, 13,295.88 and 4,479 is: 6,722.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.44 : 13,295.88 = 4,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.44/13,295.88 = 4,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.44x = 13,295.88 × 4,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.44x = 59,552,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,246.52/8,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.66

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