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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.74, 13,274.82 and 3,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.74, 13,274.82 and 3,005.22 is: 4,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.74 : 13,274.82 = 3,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.74/13,274.82 = 3,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.74x = 13,274.82 × 3,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.74x = 39,893,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,893,754.56/8,848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.41

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