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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.72, 13,284.09 and 3,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.72, 13,284.09 and 3,310.20 is: 4,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.72 : 13,284.09 = 3,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.72/13,284.09 = 3,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.72x = 13,284.09 × 3,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.72x = 43,972,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,972,994.72/8,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.25

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