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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.27, 13,273.58 and 3,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.27, 13,273.58 and 3,005.93 is: 4,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.27 : 13,273.58 = 3,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.27/13,273.58 = 3,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.27x = 13,273.58 × 3,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.27x = 39,899,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899,370.93/8,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.78

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