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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.63, 13,276.51 and 3,308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.63, 13,276.51 and 3,308.18 is: 4,961.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.63 : 13,276.51 = 3,308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.63/13,276.51 = 3,308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.63x = 13,276.51 × 3,308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.63x = 43,921,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921,010.20/8,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.35

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