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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.32, 13,273.98 and 3,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.32, 13,273.98 and 3,302.44 is: 4,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.32 : 13,273.98 = 3,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.32/13,273.98 = 3,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.32x = 13,273.98 × 3,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.32x = 43,836,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,522.51/8,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.66

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