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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.45, 13,273.35 and 3,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.45, 13,273.35 and 3,302.62 is: 4,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.45 : 13,273.35 = 3,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.45/13,273.35 = 3,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.45x = 13,273.35 × 3,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.45x = 43,836,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,831.18/8,845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.86

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