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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.28, 13,264.66 and 3,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.28, 13,264.66 and 3,300.40 is: 4,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.28 : 13,264.66 = 3,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.28/13,264.66 = 3,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.28x = 13,264.66 × 3,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.28x = 43,778,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,629.96/8,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.14

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