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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.82, 13,274.98 and 3,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.82, 13,274.98 and 3,303.44 is: 4,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.82 : 13,274.98 = 3,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.82/13,274.98 = 3,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.82x = 13,274.98 × 3,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.82x = 43,853,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853,099.93/8,850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.69

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