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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.92, 13,265.89 and 3,297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.92, 13,265.89 and 3,297.18 is: 4,945.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.92 : 13,265.89 = 3,297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.92/13,265.89 = 3,297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.92x = 13,265.89 × 3,297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.92x = 43,740,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740,027.19/8,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.77

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