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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.62, 13,273.72 and 3,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.62, 13,273.72 and 3,007.13 is: 4,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.62 : 13,273.72 = 3,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.62/13,273.72 = 3,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.62x = 13,273.72 × 3,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.62x = 39,915,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915,744.65/8,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.90

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