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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.70, 13,266.24 and 3,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.70, 13,266.24 and 3,002.22 is: 4,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.70 : 13,266.24 = 3,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.70/13,266.24 = 3,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.70x = 13,266.24 × 3,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.70x = 39,828,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828,171.05/8,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.51

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