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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.08, 13,279.50 and 3,007.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.08, 13,279.50 and 3,007.33 is: 4,511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.08 : 13,279.50 = 3,007.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.08/13,279.50 = 3,007.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.08x = 13,279.50 × 3,007.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.08x = 39,935,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,935,838.74/8,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.46

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