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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.92, 13,270.39 and 3,300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.92, 13,270.39 and 3,300.18 is: 4,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.92 : 13,270.39 = 3,300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.92/13,270.39 = 3,300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.92x = 13,270.39 × 3,300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.92x = 43,794,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794,675.67/8,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.27

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