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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.43, 13,276.22 and 3,007.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.43, 13,276.22 and 3,007.89 is: 4,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.43 : 13,276.22 = 3,007.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.43/13,276.22 = 3,007.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.43x = 13,276.22 × 3,007.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.43x = 39,933,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933,394.34/8,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.52

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