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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.82, 13,268.98 and 3,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.82, 13,268.98 and 3,299.44 is: 4,948.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.82 : 13,268.98 = 3,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.82/13,268.98 = 3,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.82x = 13,268.98 × 3,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.82x = 43,780,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,780,203.37/8,846.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.69

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