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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.46, 13,299.50 and 4,367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.46, 13,299.50 and 4,367.34 is: 6,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.46 : 13,299.50 = 4,367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.46/13,299.50 = 4,367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.46x = 13,299.50 × 4,367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.46x = 58,083,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,374.81/8,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.27

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