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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.58, 13,273.77 and 3,300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.58, 13,273.77 and 3,300.45 is: 4,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.58 : 13,273.77 = 3,300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.58/13,273.77 = 3,300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.58x = 13,273.77 × 3,300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.58x = 43,809,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809,376.80/8,848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.01

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