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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.93, 13,278.47 and 3,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.93, 13,278.47 and 3,009.39 is: 4,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.93 : 13,278.47 = 3,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.93/13,278.47 = 3,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.93x = 13,278.47 × 3,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.93x = 39,960,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960,079.79/8,852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.77

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