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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.74, 13,270.91 and 3,300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.74, 13,270.91 and 3,300.68 is: 4,951.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.74 : 13,270.91 = 3,300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.74/13,270.91 = 3,300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.74x = 13,270.91 × 3,300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.74x = 43,803,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,803,043.89/8,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.88

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