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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.44, 13,276.26 and 3,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.44, 13,276.26 and 3,007.96 is: 4,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.44 : 13,276.26 = 3,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.44/13,276.26 = 3,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.44x = 13,276.26 × 3,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.44x = 39,934,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,934,459.03/8,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.63

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