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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.74, 13,278.21 and 3,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.74, 13,278.21 and 3,007.59 is: 4,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.74 : 13,278.21 = 3,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.74/13,278.21 = 3,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.74x = 13,278.21 × 3,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.74x = 39,935,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,935,411.61/8,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.59

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