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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.69, 13,277.66 and 3,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.69, 13,277.66 and 3,008.16 is: 4,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.69 : 13,277.66 = 3,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.69/13,277.66 = 3,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.69x = 13,277.66 × 3,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.69x = 39,941,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941,310.66/8,850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.79

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