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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.23, 13,274.03 and 3,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.23, 13,274.03 and 3,301.35 is: 4,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.23 : 13,274.03 = 3,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.23/13,274.03 = 3,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.23x = 13,274.03 × 3,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.23x = 43,822,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822,218.94/8,848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.65

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