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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.81, 13,271.90 and 3,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.81, 13,271.90 and 3,004.41 is: 4,506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.81 : 13,271.90 = 3,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.81/13,271.90 = 3,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.81x = 13,271.90 × 3,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.81x = 39,874,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874,229.08/8,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.68

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