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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.76, 13,269.18 and 3,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.76, 13,269.18 and 3,298.94 is: 4,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.76 : 13,269.18 = 3,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.76/13,269.18 = 3,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.76x = 13,269.18 × 3,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.76x = 43,774,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774,228.67/8,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.61

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