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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.59, 13,269.26 and 3,297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.59, 13,269.26 and 3,297.65 is: 4,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.59 : 13,269.26 = 3,297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.59/13,269.26 = 3,297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.59x = 13,269.26 × 3,297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.59x = 43,757,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,292.40/8,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.79

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