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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.84, 13,271.88 and 3,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.84, 13,271.88 and 3,003.14 is: 4,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.84 : 13,271.88 = 3,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.84/13,271.88 = 3,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.84x = 13,271.88 × 3,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.84x = 39,857,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,857,313.70/8,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.26

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