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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.41, 13,287.31 and 3,310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.41, 13,287.31 and 3,310.11 is: 4,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.41 : 13,287.31 = 3,310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.41/13,287.31 = 3,310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.41x = 13,287.31 × 3,310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.41x = 43,982,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982,449.43/8,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.05

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