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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.44, 12,830.27 and 3,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.44, 12,830.27 and 3,006.48 is: 4,509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.44 : 12,830.27 = 3,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.44/12,830.27 = 3,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.44x = 12,830.27 × 3,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.44x = 38,573,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,573,983.23/8,554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.23

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