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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.58, 13,263.84 and 3,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.58, 13,263.84 and 3,003.32 is: 4,504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.58 : 13,263.84 = 3,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.58/13,263.84 = 3,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.58x = 13,263.84 × 3,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.58x = 39,835,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,835,555.95/8,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.97

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