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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.64, 13,271.34 and 3,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.64, 13,271.34 and 3,008.32 is: 4,512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.64 : 13,271.34 = 3,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.64/13,271.34 = 3,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.64x = 13,271.34 × 3,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.64x = 39,924,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924,437.55/8,847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.44

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