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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.71, 13,272.09 and 3,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.71, 13,272.09 and 3,305.26 is: 4,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.71 : 13,272.09 = 3,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.71/13,272.09 = 3,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.71x = 13,272.09 × 3,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.71x = 43,867,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,867,708.19/8,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.97

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