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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.92, 13,269.57 and 3,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.92, 13,269.57 and 3,002.86 is: 4,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.92 : 13,269.57 = 3,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.92/13,269.57 = 3,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.92x = 13,269.57 × 3,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.92x = 39,846,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846,660.97/8,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.02

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