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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.95, 13,275.02 and 3,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.95, 13,275.02 and 3,007.01 is: 4,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.95 : 13,275.02 = 3,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.95/13,275.02 = 3,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.95x = 13,275.02 × 3,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.95x = 39,918,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,918,117.89/8,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.55

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