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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.70, 13,289.55 and 7,450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.70, 13,289.55 and 7,450.30 is: 11,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.70 : 13,289.55 = 7,450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.70/13,289.55 = 7,450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.70x = 13,289.55 × 7,450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.70x = 99,011,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,011,134.37/8,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.45

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