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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.09, 13,278.45 and 3,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.09, 13,278.45 and 3,007.94 is: 4,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.09 : 13,278.45 = 3,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.09/13,278.45 = 3,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.09x = 13,278.45 × 3,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.09x = 39,940,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940,699.46/8,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.01

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