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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.99, 13,263.47 and 3,296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.99, 13,263.47 and 3,296.51 is: 4,944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.99 : 13,263.47 = 3,296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.99/13,263.47 = 3,296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.99x = 13,263.47 × 3,296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.99x = 43,723,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,723,147.85/8,842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.39

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