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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.86, 13,280.73 and 3,308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.86, 13,280.73 and 3,308.14 is: 4,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.86 : 13,280.73 = 3,308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.86/13,280.73 = 3,308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.86x = 13,280.73 × 3,308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.86x = 43,934,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934,514.14/8,852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.75

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