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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.93, 13,272.51 and 3,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.93, 13,272.51 and 3,005.45 is: 4,507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.93 : 13,272.51 = 3,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.93/13,272.51 = 3,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.93x = 13,272.51 × 3,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.93x = 39,889,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889,865.18/8,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.87

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