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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.92, 13,268.89 and 3,299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.92, 13,268.89 and 3,299.18 is: 4,948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.92 : 13,268.89 = 3,299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.92/13,268.89 = 3,299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.92x = 13,268.89 × 3,299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.92x = 43,776,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776,456.51/8,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.77

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