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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.74, 13,270.32 and 3,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.74, 13,270.32 and 3,002.22 is: 4,503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.74 : 13,270.32 = 3,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.74/13,270.32 = 3,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.74x = 13,270.32 × 3,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.74x = 39,840,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840,420.11/8,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.91

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