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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.95, 13,276.00 and 3,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.95, 13,276.00 and 3,305.10 is: 4,956.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.95 : 13,276.00 = 3,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.95/13,276.00 = 3,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.95x = 13,276.00 × 3,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.95x = 43,878,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878,561.52/8,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.38

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