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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.53, 13,270.46 and 3,652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.53, 13,270.46 and 3,652.89 is: 5,480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.53 : 13,270.46 = 3,652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.53/13,270.46 = 3,652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.53x = 13,270.46 × 3,652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.53x = 48,475,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,475,512.36/8,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.23

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