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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.68, 13,273.57 and 3,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.68, 13,273.57 and 3,004.29 is: 4,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.68 : 13,273.57 = 3,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.68/13,273.57 = 3,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.68x = 13,273.57 × 3,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.68x = 39,877,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877,646.10/8,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.13

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