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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.28, 13,263.54 and 3,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.28, 13,263.54 and 3,297.52 is: 4,943.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.28 : 13,263.54 = 3,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.28/13,263.54 = 3,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.28x = 13,263.54 × 3,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.28x = 43,736,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736,788.42/8,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.53

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