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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.70, 13,274.52 and 3,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.70, 13,274.52 and 3,304.44 is: 4,956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.70 : 13,274.52 = 3,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.70/13,274.52 = 3,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.70x = 13,274.52 × 3,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.70x = 43,864,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,864,842.48/8,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.65

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