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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.51, 13,272.46 and 3,005.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.51, 13,272.46 and 3,005.17 is: 4,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.51 : 13,272.46 = 3,005.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.51/13,272.46 = 3,005.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.51x = 13,272.46 × 3,005.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.51x = 39,885,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885,957.92/8,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.65

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