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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.89, 13,275.24 and 2,925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.89, 13,275.24 and 2,925.46 is: 4,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.89 : 13,275.24 = 2,925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.89/13,275.24 = 2,925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.89x = 13,275.24 × 2,925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.89x = 38,836,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,836,168.98/8,848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.82

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