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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.97, 13,276.05 and 3,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.97, 13,276.05 and 3,305.04 is: 4,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.97 : 13,276.05 = 3,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.97/13,276.05 = 3,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.97x = 13,276.05 × 3,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.97x = 43,877,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877,876.29/8,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.61

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