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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.52, 13,269.42 and 3,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.52, 13,269.42 and 3,003.84 is: 4,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.52 : 13,269.42 = 3,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.52/13,269.42 = 3,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.52x = 13,269.42 × 3,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.52x = 39,859,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,214.57/8,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.11

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