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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.47, 13,269.44 and 3,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.47, 13,269.44 and 3,303.58 is: 4,951.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.47 : 13,269.44 = 3,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.47/13,269.44 = 3,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.47x = 13,269.44 × 3,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.47x = 43,836,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,656.60/8,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.91

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