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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.06, 13,269.75 and 3,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.06, 13,269.75 and 3,001.72 is: 4,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.06 : 13,269.75 = 3,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.06/13,269.75 = 3,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.06x = 13,269.75 × 3,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.06x = 39,832,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,832,073.97/8,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.31

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