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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.46, 13,278.72 and 3,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.46, 13,278.72 and 3,654.30 is: 5,483.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.46 : 13,278.72 = 3,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.46/13,278.72 = 3,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.46x = 13,278.72 × 3,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.46x = 48,524,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524,426.50/8,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.94

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