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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.58, 13,266.84 and 3,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.58, 13,266.84 and 3,005.32 is: 4,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.58 : 13,266.84 = 3,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.58/13,266.84 = 3,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.58x = 13,266.84 × 3,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.58x = 39,871,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871,099.59/8,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.97

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