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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.07, 13,302.81 and 4,483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.07, 13,302.81 and 4,483.61 is: 6,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.07 : 13,302.81 = 4,483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.07/13,302.81 = 4,483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.07x = 13,302.81 × 4,483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.07x = 59,644,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644,545.43/8,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.56

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