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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.50, 13,267.97 and 3,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.50, 13,267.97 and 3,002.16 is: 4,503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.50 : 13,267.97 = 3,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.50/13,267.97 = 3,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.50x = 13,267.97 × 3,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.50x = 39,832,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,832,553.80/8,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.14

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