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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.16, 13,259.90 and 3,294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.16, 13,259.90 and 3,294.27 is: 4,940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.16 : 13,259.90 = 3,294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.16/13,259.90 = 3,294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.16x = 13,259.90 × 3,294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.16x = 43,681,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,699.01/8,842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.16

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