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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.83, 13,276.20 and 3,305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.83, 13,276.20 and 3,305.57 is: 4,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.83 : 13,276.20 = 3,305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.83/13,276.20 = 3,305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.83x = 13,276.20 × 3,305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.83x = 43,885,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,885,342.05/8,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.33

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