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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.68, 13,295.04 and 4,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.68, 13,295.04 and 4,483.12 is: 6,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.68 : 13,295.04 = 4,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.68/13,295.04 = 4,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.68x = 13,295.04 × 4,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.68x = 59,603,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,259.72/8,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.68

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