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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.57, 13,267.11 and 3,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.57, 13,267.11 and 3,298.19 is: 4,946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.57 : 13,267.11 = 3,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.57/13,267.11 = 3,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.57x = 13,267.11 × 3,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.57x = 43,757,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,449.53/8,845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.82

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