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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.52, 13,264.86 and 3,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.52, 13,264.86 and 3,001 is: 4,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.52 : 13,264.86 = 3,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.52/13,264.86 = 3,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.52x = 13,264.86 × 3,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.52x = 39,807,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,807,844.86/8,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.85

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