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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.44, 13,303.44 and 4,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.44, 13,303.44 and 4,486.86 is: 6,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.44 : 13,303.44 = 4,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.44/13,303.44 = 4,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.44x = 13,303.44 × 4,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.44x = 59,690,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690,672.80/8,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.38

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