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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.46, 13,280.22 and 3,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.46, 13,280.22 and 3,655.30 is: 5,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.46 : 13,280.22 = 3,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.46/13,280.22 = 3,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.46x = 13,280.22 × 3,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.46x = 48,543,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543,188.17/8,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.44

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