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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.64, 13,274.34 and 3,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.64, 13,274.34 and 3,010.32 is: 4,515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.64 : 13,274.34 = 3,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.64/13,274.34 = 3,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.64x = 13,274.34 × 3,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.64x = 39,960,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960,011.19/8,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.44

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