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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.52, 13,297.48 and 4,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.52, 13,297.48 and 4,480.04 is: 6,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.52 : 13,297.48 = 4,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.52/13,297.48 = 4,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.52x = 13,297.48 × 4,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.52x = 59,573,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573,242.30/8,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.21

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