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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.47, 13,273.81 and 3,303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.47, 13,273.81 and 3,303.54 is: 4,952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.47 : 13,273.81 = 3,303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.47/13,273.81 = 3,303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.47x = 13,273.81 × 3,303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.47x = 43,850,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850,554.03/8,854.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.36

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