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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.82, 13,267.49 and 3,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.82, 13,267.49 and 3,298.44 is: 4,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.82 : 13,267.49 = 3,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.82/13,267.49 = 3,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.82x = 13,267.49 × 3,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.82x = 43,762,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,003.22/8,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.20

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