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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.84, 13,268.88 and 3,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.84, 13,268.88 and 3,001.14 is: 4,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.84 : 13,268.88 = 3,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.84/13,268.88 = 3,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.84x = 13,268.88 × 3,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.84x = 39,821,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,821,766.52/8,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.26

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