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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.70, 13,275.27 and 3,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.70, 13,275.27 and 3,006.66 is: 4,508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.70 : 13,275.27 = 3,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.70/13,275.27 = 3,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.70x = 13,275.27 × 3,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.70x = 39,914,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,914,223.30/8,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.71

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