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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.29, 13,271.99 and 3,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.29, 13,271.99 and 3,301.20 is: 4,951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.29 : 13,271.99 = 3,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.29/13,271.99 = 3,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.29x = 13,271.99 × 3,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.29x = 43,813,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813,493.39/8,848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.63

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