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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.06, 13,274.25 and 3,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.06, 13,274.25 and 3,004.72 is: 4,507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.06 : 13,274.25 = 3,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.06/13,274.25 = 3,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.06x = 13,274.25 × 3,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.06x = 39,885,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885,404.46/8,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.81

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