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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.98, 13,261.68 and 3,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.98, 13,261.68 and 3,297.24 is: 4,946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.98 : 13,261.68 = 3,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.98/13,261.68 = 3,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.98x = 13,261.68 × 3,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.98x = 43,726,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726,941.76/8,839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.50

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