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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.14, 13,274.88 and 3,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.14, 13,274.88 and 3,004.18 is: 4,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.14 : 13,274.88 = 3,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.14/13,274.88 = 3,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.14x = 13,274.88 × 3,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.14x = 39,880,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880,129.00/8,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.67

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