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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.36, 13,269.68 and 3,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.36, 13,269.68 and 3,003.12 is: 4,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.36 : 13,269.68 = 3,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.36/13,269.68 = 3,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.36x = 13,269.68 × 3,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.36x = 39,850,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,850,441.40/8,846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.73

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