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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.64, 13,273.44 and 3,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.64, 13,273.44 and 3,306.48 is: 4,956.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.64 : 13,273.44 = 3,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.64/13,273.44 = 3,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.64x = 13,273.44 × 3,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.64x = 43,888,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,888,363.89/8,854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.54

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