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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.59, 13,268.26 and 3,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.59, 13,268.26 and 3,298.73 is: 4,948.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.59 : 13,268.26 = 3,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.59/13,268.26 = 3,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.59x = 13,268.26 × 3,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.59x = 43,768,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,768,326.54/8,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.60

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