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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844, 13,265.92 and 3,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844, 13,265.92 and 3,649.92 is: 5,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844 : 13,265.92 = 3,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844/13,265.92 = 3,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844x = 13,265.92 × 3,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844x = 48,419,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419,546.73/8,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.85

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