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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.37, 13,272.95 and 3,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.37, 13,272.95 and 3,303.23 is: 4,953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.37 : 13,272.95 = 3,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.37/13,272.95 = 3,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.37x = 13,272.95 × 3,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.37x = 43,843,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843,523.75/8,851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.31

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