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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.68, 13,277.52 and 3,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.68, 13,277.52 and 3,012.12 is: 4,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.68 : 13,277.52 = 3,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.68/13,277.52 = 3,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.68x = 13,277.52 × 3,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.68x = 39,993,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993,483.54/8,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.18

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