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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.95, 13,272.60 and 3,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.95, 13,272.60 and 3,302.12 is: 4,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.95 : 13,272.60 = 3,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.95/13,272.60 = 3,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.95x = 13,272.60 × 3,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.95x = 43,827,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,827,651.55/8,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.11

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