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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.25, 13,273.88 and 3,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.25, 13,273.88 and 3,655.26 is: 5,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.25 : 13,273.88 = 3,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.25/13,273.88 = 3,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.25x = 13,273.88 × 3,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.25x = 48,519,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,464.33/8,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.89

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