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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.17, 13,282.07 and 3,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.17, 13,282.07 and 3,306.56 is: 4,960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.17 : 13,282.07 = 3,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.17/13,282.07 = 3,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.17x = 13,282.07 × 3,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.17x = 43,918,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,918,002.85/8,853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.71

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