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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.44, 12,823.20 and 3,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.44, 12,823.20 and 3,001.11 is: 4,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.44 : 12,823.20 = 3,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.44/12,823.20 = 3,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.44x = 12,823.20 × 3,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.44x = 38,483,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483,833.75/8,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.85

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