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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.82, 13,271.90 and 3,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.82, 13,271.90 and 3,004.42 is: 4,506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.82 : 13,271.90 = 3,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.82/13,271.90 = 3,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.82x = 13,271.90 × 3,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.82x = 39,874,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874,361.80/8,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.69

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