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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.64, 13,277.34 and 3,012.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.64, 13,277.34 and 3,012.32 is: 4,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.64 : 13,277.34 = 3,012.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.64/13,277.34 = 3,012.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.64x = 13,277.34 × 3,012.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.64x = 39,995,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,596.83/8,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.44

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