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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.63, 13,272.24 and 3,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.63, 13,272.24 and 3,006.14 is: 4,506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.63 : 13,272.24 = 3,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.63/13,272.24 = 3,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.63x = 13,272.24 × 3,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.63x = 39,898,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898,145.19/8,853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.42

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