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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.73, 13,270.68 and 3,299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.73, 13,270.68 and 3,299.94 is: 4,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.73 : 13,270.68 = 3,299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.73/13,270.68 = 3,299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.73x = 13,270.68 × 3,299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.73x = 43,792,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792,447.76/8,846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.13

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