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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.57, 13,271.46 and 3,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.57, 13,271.46 and 3,004.64 is: 4,506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.57 : 13,271.46 = 3,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.57/13,271.46 = 3,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.57x = 13,271.46 × 3,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.57x = 39,875,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875,893.22/8,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.99

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