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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.89, 13,304.03 and 4,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.89, 13,304.03 and 4,484.42 is: 6,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.89 : 13,304.03 = 4,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.89/13,304.03 = 4,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.89x = 13,304.03 × 4,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.89x = 59,660,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,660,858.21/8,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.78

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