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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.52, 13,304.58 and 4,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.52, 13,304.58 and 4,482.06 is: 6,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.52 : 13,304.58 = 4,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.52/13,304.58 = 4,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.52x = 13,304.58 × 4,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.52x = 59,631,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,631,925.83/8,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.31

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