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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.52, 13,266.36 and 3,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.52, 13,266.36 and 3,002 is: 4,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.52 : 13,266.36 = 3,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.52/13,266.36 = 3,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.52x = 13,266.36 × 3,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.52x = 39,825,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,825,612.72/8,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.35

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