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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.27, 13,287.85 and 3,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.27, 13,287.85 and 3,310.54 is: 4,964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.27 : 13,287.85 = 3,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.27/13,287.85 = 3,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.27x = 13,287.85 × 3,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.27x = 43,989,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,989,917.44/8,861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.29

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