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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.44, 13,274.76 and 3,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.44, 13,274.76 and 3,006.96 is: 4,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.44 : 13,274.76 = 3,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.44/13,274.76 = 3,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.44x = 13,274.76 × 3,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.44x = 39,916,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916,672.33/8,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.13

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