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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.82, 13,266.59 and 3,003.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.82, 13,266.59 and 3,003.89 is: 4,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.82 : 13,266.59 = 3,003.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.82/13,266.59 = 3,003.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.82x = 13,266.59 × 3,003.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.82x = 39,851,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,295.68/8,846.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.59

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