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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.43, 13,267.26 and 3,001.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.43, 13,267.26 and 3,001.95 is: 4,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.43 : 13,267.26 = 3,001.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.43/13,267.26 = 3,001.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.43x = 13,267.26 × 3,001.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.43x = 39,827,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827,651.16/8,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.63

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