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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.43, 13,270.26 and 3,003.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.43, 13,270.26 and 3,003.95 is: 4,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.43 : 13,270.26 = 3,003.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.43/13,270.26 = 3,003.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.43x = 13,270.26 × 3,003.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.43x = 39,863,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,197.53/8,847.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.62

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