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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.69, 13,269.57 and 3,299.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.69, 13,269.57 and 3,299.01 is: 4,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.69 : 13,269.57 = 3,299.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.69/13,269.57 = 3,299.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.69x = 13,269.57 × 3,299.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.69x = 43,776,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776,413.06/8,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.22

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