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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.40, 13,266.36 and 3,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.40, 13,266.36 and 3,001.68 is: 4,502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.40 : 13,266.36 = 3,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.40/13,266.36 = 3,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.40x = 13,266.36 × 3,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.40x = 39,821,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,821,367.48/8,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.95

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