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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.29, 13,269.30 and 3,000.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.29, 13,269.30 and 3,000.53 is: 4,501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.29 : 13,269.30 = 3,000.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.29/13,269.30 = 3,000.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.29x = 13,269.30 × 3,000.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.29x = 39,814,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,814,932.73/8,845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.26

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