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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.52, 13,307.58 and 4,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.52, 13,307.58 and 4,484.06 is: 6,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.52 : 13,307.58 = 4,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.52/13,307.58 = 4,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.52x = 13,307.58 × 4,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.52x = 59,671,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,671,987.17/8,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.31

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