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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.93, 13,273.97 and 3,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.93, 13,273.97 and 3,006.38 is: 4,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.93 : 13,273.97 = 3,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.93/13,273.97 = 3,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.93x = 13,273.97 × 3,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.93x = 39,906,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906,616.08/8,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.26

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