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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.92, 13,269.63 and 3,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.92, 13,269.63 and 3,004.53 is: 4,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.92 : 13,269.63 = 3,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.92/13,269.63 = 3,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.92x = 13,269.63 × 3,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.92x = 39,869,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,869,001.42/8,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.99

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