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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.53, 13,260.51 and 3,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.53, 13,260.51 and 3,301.38 is: 4,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.53 : 13,260.51 = 3,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.53/13,260.51 = 3,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.53x = 13,260.51 × 3,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.53x = 43,777,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777,982.50/8,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.93

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