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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.73, 13,272.81 and 3,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.73, 13,272.81 and 3,305.84 is: 4,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.73 : 13,272.81 = 3,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.73/13,272.81 = 3,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.73x = 13,272.81 × 3,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.73x = 43,877,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877,719.85/8,854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.29

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