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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.98, 13,272.70 and 3,300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.98, 13,272.70 and 3,300.51 is: 4,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.98 : 13,272.70 = 3,300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.98/13,272.70 = 3,300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.98x = 13,272.70 × 3,300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.98x = 43,806,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,806,604.46/8,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.59

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