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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.42, 13,265.14 and 3,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.42, 13,265.14 and 3,296.68 is: 4,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.42 : 13,265.14 = 3,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.42/13,265.14 = 3,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.42x = 13,265.14 × 3,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.42x = 43,730,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,730,921.74/8,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.02

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