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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.87, 13,270.70 and 3,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.87, 13,270.70 and 3,301.73 is: 4,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.87 : 13,270.70 = 3,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.87/13,270.70 = 3,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.87x = 13,270.70 × 3,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.87x = 43,816,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,816,185.45/8,849.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.06

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