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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.51, 13,274.36 and 3,006.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.51, 13,274.36 and 3,006.57 is: 4,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.51 : 13,274.36 = 3,006.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.51/13,274.36 = 3,006.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.51x = 13,274.36 × 3,006.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.51x = 39,910,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,910,292.55/8,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.89

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