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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.84, 13,276.82 and 3,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.84, 13,276.82 and 3,006.46 is: 4,510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.84 : 13,276.82 = 3,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.84/13,276.82 = 3,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.84x = 13,276.82 × 3,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.84x = 39,916,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916,228.26/8,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.39

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