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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.84, 13,273.62 and 3,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.84, 13,273.62 and 3,005.50 is: 4,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.84 : 13,273.62 = 3,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.84/13,273.62 = 3,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.84x = 13,273.62 × 3,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.84x = 39,893,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,893,864.91/8,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.37

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