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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.92, 13,267.39 and 3,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.92, 13,267.39 and 3,298.18 is: 4,947.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.92 : 13,267.39 = 3,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.92/13,267.39 = 3,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.92x = 13,267.39 × 3,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.92x = 43,758,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758,240.35/8,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.27

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