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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.04, 13,277.93 and 3,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.04, 13,277.93 and 3,006.28 is: 4,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.04 : 13,277.93 = 3,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.04/13,277.93 = 3,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.04x = 13,277.93 × 3,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.04x = 39,917,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917,176.97/8,851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.89

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