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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.81, 13,269.38 and 3,001.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.81, 13,269.38 and 3,001.47 is: 4,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.81 : 13,269.38 = 3,001.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.81/13,269.38 = 3,001.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.81x = 13,269.38 × 3,001.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.81x = 39,827,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827,630.98/8,844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.94

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