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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.64, 13,267.44 and 3,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.64, 13,267.44 and 3,302.44 is: 4,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.64 : 13,267.44 = 3,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.64/13,267.44 = 3,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.64x = 13,267.44 × 3,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.64x = 43,814,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814,924.55/8,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.48

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