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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.93, 13,279.43 and 3,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.93, 13,279.43 and 3,306.22 is: 4,959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.93 : 13,279.43 = 3,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.93/13,279.43 = 3,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.93x = 13,279.43 × 3,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.93x = 43,904,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,904,650.66/8,852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.34

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