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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.63, 13,263.24 and 3,000.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.63, 13,263.24 and 3,000.14 is: 4,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.63 : 13,263.24 = 3,000.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.63/13,263.24 = 3,000.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.63x = 13,263.24 × 3,000.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.63x = 39,791,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,571.53/8,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.43

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