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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.22, 13,274.93 and 3,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.22, 13,274.93 and 3,304.29 is: 4,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.22 : 13,274.93 = 3,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.22/13,274.93 = 3,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.22x = 13,274.93 × 3,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.22x = 43,864,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,864,226.71/8,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.49

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