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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.61, 13,283.43 and 3,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.61, 13,283.43 and 3,308.88 is: 4,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.61 : 13,283.43 = 3,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.61/13,283.43 = 3,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.61x = 13,283.43 × 3,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.61x = 43,953,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953,275.86/8,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.33

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