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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.40, 13,273.44 and 3,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.40, 13,273.44 and 3,653.44 is: 5,481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.40 : 13,273.44 = 3,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.40/13,273.44 = 3,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.40x = 13,273.44 × 3,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.40x = 48,493,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493,716.63/8,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.75

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