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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.21, 13,266.35 and 3,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.21, 13,266.35 and 3,297.08 is: 4,945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.21 : 13,266.35 = 3,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.21/13,266.35 = 3,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.21x = 13,266.35 × 3,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.21x = 43,740,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740,246.30/8,845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.08

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