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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.92, 13,263.42 and 3,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.92, 13,263.42 and 3,297.44 is: 4,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.92 : 13,263.42 = 3,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.92/13,263.42 = 3,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.92x = 13,263.42 × 3,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.92x = 43,735,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735,331.64/8,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.01

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