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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.56, 13,269.58 and 3,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.56, 13,269.58 and 3,303.52 is: 4,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.56 : 13,269.58 = 3,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.56/13,269.58 = 3,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.56x = 13,269.58 × 3,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.56x = 43,836,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,322.92/8,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.82

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