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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.13, 13,270.70 and 3,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.13, 13,270.70 and 3,003.79 is: 4,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.13 : 13,270.70 = 3,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.13/13,270.70 = 3,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.13x = 13,270.70 × 3,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.13x = 39,862,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862,380.93/8,847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.69

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