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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.98, 13,274.94 and 3,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.98, 13,274.94 and 3,651.84 is: 5,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.98 : 13,274.94 = 3,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.98/13,274.94 = 3,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.98x = 13,274.94 × 3,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.98x = 48,477,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,477,956.89/8,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.22

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