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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.07, 13,266.36 and 3,297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.07, 13,266.36 and 3,297.69 is: 4,946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.07 : 13,266.36 = 3,297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.07/13,266.36 = 3,297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.07x = 13,266.36 × 3,297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.07x = 43,748,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748,342.71/8,845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.07

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