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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.07, 13,273.71 and 3,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.07, 13,273.71 and 3,006.14 is: 4,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.07 : 13,273.71 = 3,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.07/13,273.71 = 3,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.07x = 13,273.71 × 3,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.07x = 39,902,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,902,564.21/8,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.24

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