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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.56, 13,268.08 and 3,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.56, 13,268.08 and 3,302.52 is: 4,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.56 : 13,268.08 = 3,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.56/13,268.08 = 3,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.56x = 13,268.08 × 3,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.56x = 43,818,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,818,099.56/8,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.33

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