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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.46, 13,263.72 and 3,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.46, 13,263.72 and 3,003.20 is: 4,504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.46 : 13,263.72 = 3,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.46/13,263.72 = 3,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.46x = 13,263.72 × 3,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.46x = 39,833,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,833,603.90/8,842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.81

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