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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.84, 13,275.32 and 3,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.84, 13,275.32 and 3,005.46 is: 4,508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.84 : 13,275.32 = 3,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.84/13,275.32 = 3,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.84x = 13,275.32 × 3,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.84x = 39,898,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898,443.25/8,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.89

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