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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.84, 13,269.12 and 3,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.84, 13,269.12 and 3,002.50 is: 4,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.84 : 13,269.12 = 3,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.84/13,269.12 = 3,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.84x = 13,269.12 × 3,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.84x = 39,840,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840,532.80/8,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.87

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