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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.30, 13,273.92 and 3,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.30, 13,273.92 and 3,303.06 is: 4,954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.30 : 13,273.92 = 3,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.30/13,273.92 = 3,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.30x = 13,273.92 × 3,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.30x = 43,844,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844,554.20/8,850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.02

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