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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.45, 13,270.98 and 3,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.45, 13,270.98 and 3,303.28 is: 4,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.45 : 13,270.98 = 3,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.45/13,270.98 = 3,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.45x = 13,270.98 × 3,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.45x = 43,837,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,762.81/8,851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.61

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