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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.22, 13,298.52 and 4,480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.22, 13,298.52 and 4,480.76 is: 6,725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.22 : 13,298.52 = 4,480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.22/13,298.52 = 4,480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.22x = 13,298.52 × 4,480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.22x = 59,587,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587,476.48/8,860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.28

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