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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.55, 13,277.18 and 3,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.55, 13,277.18 and 3,012.26 is: 4,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.55 : 13,277.18 = 3,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.55/13,277.18 = 3,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.55x = 13,277.18 × 3,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.55x = 39,994,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,994,259.37/8,851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.34

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