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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.60, 13,276.50 and 3,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.60, 13,276.50 and 3,304.80 is: 4,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.60 : 13,276.50 = 3,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.60/13,276.50 = 3,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.60x = 13,276.50 × 3,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.60x = 43,876,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,177.20/8,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.10

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