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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.35, 13,264.42 and 4,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.35, 13,264.42 and 4,463.48 is: 6,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.35 : 13,264.42 = 4,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.35/13,264.42 = 4,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.35x = 13,264.42 × 4,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.35x = 59,205,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,473.38/8,859.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.82

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