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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.16, 13,268.81 and 3,299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.16, 13,268.81 and 3,299.07 is: 4,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.16 : 13,268.81 = 3,299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.16/13,268.81 = 3,299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.16x = 13,268.81 × 3,299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.16x = 43,774,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774,772.46/8,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.45

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