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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.42, 13,270.26 and 3,003.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.42, 13,270.26 and 3,003.96 is: 4,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.42 : 13,270.26 = 3,003.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.42/13,270.26 = 3,003.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.42x = 13,270.26 × 3,003.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.42x = 39,863,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,330.23/8,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.64

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