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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.84, 13,273.82 and 3,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.84, 13,273.82 and 3,004.46 is: 4,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.84 : 13,273.82 = 3,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.84/13,273.82 = 3,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.84x = 13,273.82 × 3,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.84x = 39,880,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880,640.89/8,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.39

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