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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.98, 13,272.45 and 3,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.98, 13,272.45 and 3,302.52 is: 4,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.98 : 13,272.45 = 3,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.98/13,272.45 = 3,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.98x = 13,272.45 × 3,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.98x = 43,832,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832,531.57/8,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.40

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