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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.16, 13,275.90 and 3,304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.16, 13,275.90 and 3,304.33 is: 4,958.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.16 : 13,275.90 = 3,304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.16/13,275.90 = 3,304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.16x = 13,275.90 × 3,304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.16x = 43,867,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,867,921.46/8,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.42

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