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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.88, 13,291.72 and 4,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.88, 13,291.72 and 4,483.96 is: 6,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.88 : 13,291.72 = 4,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.88/13,291.72 = 4,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.88x = 13,291.72 × 4,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.88x = 59,599,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599,540.81/8,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,720.08

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