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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.47, 13,266.63 and 3,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.47, 13,266.63 and 3,002.89 is: 4,501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.47 : 13,266.63 = 3,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.47/13,266.63 = 3,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.47x = 13,266.63 × 3,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.47x = 39,838,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,838,230.56/8,849.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.76

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