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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.29, 13,270.49 and 3,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.29, 13,270.49 and 3,300.20 is: 4,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.29 : 13,270.49 = 3,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.29/13,270.49 = 3,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.29x = 13,270.49 × 3,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.29x = 43,795,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795,250.38/8,847.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.13

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