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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.46, 13,262.22 and 3,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.46, 13,262.22 and 3,002.20 is: 4,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.46 : 13,262.22 = 3,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.46/13,262.22 = 3,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.46x = 13,262.22 × 3,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.46x = 39,815,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,815,836.88/8,841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.31

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