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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.56, 13,269.84 and 3,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.56, 13,269.84 and 3,003.60 is: 4,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.56 : 13,269.84 = 3,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.56/13,269.84 = 3,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.56x = 13,269.84 × 3,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.56x = 39,857,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,857,291.42/8,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.38

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