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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.58, 13,266.45 and 3,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.58, 13,266.45 and 3,001.86 is: 4,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.58 : 13,266.45 = 3,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.58/13,266.45 = 3,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.58x = 13,266.45 × 3,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.58x = 39,824,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824,025.60/8,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.16

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