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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.45, 13,270.77 and 3,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.45, 13,270.77 and 3,004.02 is: 4,505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.45 : 13,270.77 = 3,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.45/13,270.77 = 3,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.45x = 13,270.77 × 3,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.45x = 39,865,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865,658.50/8,847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.89

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