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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.93, 13,271.01 and 3,004.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.93, 13,271.01 and 3,004.45 is: 4,506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.93 : 13,271.01 = 3,004.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.93/13,271.01 = 3,004.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.93x = 13,271.01 × 3,004.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.93x = 39,872,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872,085.99/8,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.37

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