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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.23, 13,272.06 and 3,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.23, 13,272.06 and 3,305.34 is: 4,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.23 : 13,272.06 = 3,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.23/13,272.06 = 3,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.23x = 13,272.06 × 3,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.23x = 43,868,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868,670.80/8,854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.54

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