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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.59, 13,270.76 and 3,298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.59, 13,270.76 and 3,298.65 is: 4,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.59 : 13,270.76 = 3,298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.59/13,270.76 = 3,298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.59x = 13,270.76 × 3,298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.59x = 43,775,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775,592.47/8,846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.30

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