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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.49, 13,323.58 and 4,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.49, 13,323.58 and 4,438.39 is: 6,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.49 : 13,323.58 = 4,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.49/13,323.58 = 4,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.49x = 13,323.58 × 4,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.49x = 59,135,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,135,199.83/8,885.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.25

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