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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.11, 13,281.20 and 3,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.11, 13,281.20 and 3,307.38 is: 4,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.11 : 13,281.20 = 3,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.11/13,281.20 = 3,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.11x = 13,281.20 × 3,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.11x = 43,925,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,925,958.72/8,854.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.08

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