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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.48, 13,273.68 and 3,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.48, 13,273.68 and 3,004.56 is: 4,507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.48 : 13,273.68 = 3,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.48/13,273.68 = 3,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.48x = 13,273.68 × 3,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.48x = 39,881,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881,567.98/8,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.68

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