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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.47, 13,264.94 and 3,300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.47, 13,264.94 and 3,300.58 is: 4,947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.47 : 13,264.94 = 3,300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.47/13,264.94 = 3,300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.47x = 13,264.94 × 3,300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.47x = 43,781,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781,970.75/8,849.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.41

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