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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.76, 13,279.74 and 3,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.76, 13,279.74 and 3,306 is: 4,959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.76 : 13,279.74 = 3,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.76/13,279.74 = 3,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.76x = 13,279.74 × 3,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.76x = 43,902,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902,820.44/8,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.22

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