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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.91, 13,277.14 and 3,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.91, 13,277.14 and 3,303.28 is: 4,955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.91 : 13,277.14 = 3,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.91/13,277.14 = 3,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.91x = 13,277.14 × 3,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.91x = 43,858,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,858,128.65/8,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.77

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