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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.81, 13,274.90 and 3,006.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.81, 13,274.90 and 3,006.41 is: 4,509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.81 : 13,274.90 = 3,006.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.81/13,274.90 = 3,006.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.81x = 13,274.90 × 3,006.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.81x = 39,909,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909,792.11/8,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.68

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