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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.44, 13,274.28 and 3,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.44, 13,274.28 and 3,005.91 is: 4,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.44 : 13,274.28 = 3,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.44/13,274.28 = 3,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.44x = 13,274.28 × 3,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.44x = 39,901,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901,290.99/8,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.42

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