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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.98, 13,267.95 and 3,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.98, 13,267.95 and 3,299.52 is: 4,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.98 : 13,267.95 = 3,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.98/13,267.95 = 3,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.98x = 13,267.95 × 3,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.98x = 43,777,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777,866.38/8,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.90

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