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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.13, 13,268.48 and 3,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.13, 13,268.48 and 3,004.34 is: 4,503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.13 : 13,268.48 = 3,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.13/13,268.48 = 3,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.13x = 13,268.48 × 3,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.13x = 39,862,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862,943.84/8,852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.20

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