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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.58, 13,270.95 and 3,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.58, 13,270.95 and 3,004.86 is: 4,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.58 : 13,270.95 = 3,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.58/13,270.95 = 3,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.58x = 13,270.95 × 3,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.58x = 39,877,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877,346.82/8,846.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.66

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