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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.81, 13,270.40 and 3,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.81, 13,270.40 and 3,003.41 is: 4,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.81 : 13,270.40 = 3,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.81/13,270.40 = 3,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.81x = 13,270.40 × 3,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.81x = 39,856,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856,452.06/8,846.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.18

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