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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.72, 13,278.32 and 3,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.72, 13,278.32 and 3,304.18 is: 4,954.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.72 : 13,278.32 = 3,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.72/13,278.32 = 3,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.72x = 13,278.32 × 3,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.72x = 43,873,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,873,971.85/8,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.87

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