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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.81, 13,281.50 and 3,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.81, 13,281.50 and 3,306.20 is: 4,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.81 : 13,281.50 = 3,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.81/13,281.50 = 3,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.81x = 13,281.50 × 3,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.81x = 43,911,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911,224.76/8,852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.14

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