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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.95, 13,268.10 and 3,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.95, 13,268.10 and 3,299.12 is: 4,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.95 : 13,268.10 = 3,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.95/13,268.10 = 3,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.95x = 13,268.10 × 3,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.95x = 43,772,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,772,987.73/8,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.61

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