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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.19, 13,304.49 and 4,484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.19, 13,304.49 and 4,484.73 is: 6,731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.19 : 13,304.49 = 4,484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.19/13,304.49 = 4,484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.19x = 13,304.49 × 4,484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.19x = 59,667,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,667,045.44/8,864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.25

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