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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.34, 13,273.50 and 5,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.34, 13,273.50 and 5,149.22 is: 7,727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.34 : 13,273.50 = 5,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.34/13,273.50 = 5,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.34x = 13,273.50 × 5,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.34x = 68,348,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,348,171.67/8,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.03

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