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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.99, 13,278.89 and 3,654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.99, 13,278.89 and 3,654.19 is: 5,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.99 : 13,278.89 = 3,654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.99/13,278.89 = 3,654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.99x = 13,278.89 × 3,654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.99x = 48,523,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,523,587.05/8,848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.52

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