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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.30, 13,296.45 and 4,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.30, 13,296.45 and 4,256.30 is: 6,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.30 : 13,296.45 = 4,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.30/13,296.45 = 4,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.30x = 13,296.45 × 4,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.30x = 56,593,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,680.14/8,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.45

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