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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.79, 13,278.47 and 3,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.79, 13,278.47 and 3,304.18 is: 4,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.79 : 13,278.47 = 3,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.79/13,278.47 = 3,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.79x = 13,278.47 × 3,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.79x = 43,874,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,874,455.08/8,850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.12

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