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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.95, 13,268.73 and 3,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.95, 13,268.73 and 3,301.78 is: 4,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.95 : 13,268.73 = 3,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.95/13,268.73 = 3,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.95x = 13,268.73 × 3,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.95x = 43,810,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,810,427.34/8,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.36

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