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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.83, 13,302.50 and 4,483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.83, 13,302.50 and 4,483.37 is: 6,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.83 : 13,302.50 = 4,483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.83/13,302.50 = 4,483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.83x = 13,302.50 × 4,483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.83x = 59,639,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639,940.50/8,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.22

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