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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.84, 13,273.36 and 3,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.84, 13,273.36 and 3,003.92 is: 4,506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.84 : 13,273.36 = 3,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.84/13,273.36 = 3,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.84x = 13,273.36 × 3,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.84x = 39,872,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872,111.57/8,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.42

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