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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.30, 13,273.25 and 3,851.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.30, 13,273.25 and 3,851.55 is: 5,777.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.30 : 13,273.25 = 3,851.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.30/13,273.25 = 3,851.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.30x = 13,273.25 × 3,851.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.30x = 51,122,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,122,566.78/8,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.02

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