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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.34, 13,276.07 and 3,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.34, 13,276.07 and 3,005.96 is: 4,509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.34 : 13,276.07 = 3,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.34/13,276.07 = 3,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.34x = 13,276.07 × 3,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.34x = 39,907,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907,253.97/8,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.63

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