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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.76, 13,275.24 and 3,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.76, 13,275.24 and 3,303 is: 4,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.76 : 13,275.24 = 3,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.76/13,275.24 = 3,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.76x = 13,275.24 × 3,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.76x = 43,848,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,848,117.72/8,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.72

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