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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.72, 13,265.32 and 3,300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.72, 13,265.32 and 3,300.83 is: 4,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.72 : 13,265.32 = 3,300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.72/13,265.32 = 3,300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.72x = 13,265.32 × 3,300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.72x = 43,786,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786,566.22/8,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.79

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