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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.86, 13,274.01 and 3,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.86, 13,274.01 and 3,301.38 is: 4,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.86 : 13,274.01 = 3,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.86/13,274.01 = 3,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.86x = 13,274.01 × 3,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.86x = 43,822,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822,551.13/8,847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.90

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