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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.64, 13,275.68 and 3,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.64, 13,275.68 and 3,004.68 is: 4,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.64 : 13,275.68 = 3,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.64/13,275.68 = 3,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.64x = 13,275.68 × 3,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.64x = 39,889,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889,170.18/8,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.43

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