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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.40, 13,266.36 and 3,296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.40, 13,266.36 and 3,296.19 is: 4,945.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.40 : 13,266.36 = 3,296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.40/13,266.36 = 3,296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.40x = 13,266.36 × 3,296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.40x = 43,728,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,728,443.17/8,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.32

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