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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.73, 13,266.27 and 3,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.73, 13,266.27 and 3,002.19 is: 4,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.73 : 13,266.27 = 3,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.73/13,266.27 = 3,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.73x = 13,266.27 × 3,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.73x = 39,827,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827,863.13/8,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.46

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