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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.46, 13,280.38 and 3,307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.46, 13,280.38 and 3,307.11 is: 4,960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.46 : 13,280.38 = 3,307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.46/13,280.38 = 3,307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.46x = 13,280.38 × 3,307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.46x = 43,919,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,919,677.50/8,854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.18

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