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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.09, 13,293.14 and 3,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.09, 13,293.14 and 3,316.02 is: 4,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.09 : 13,293.14 = 3,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.09/13,293.14 = 3,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.09x = 13,293.14 × 3,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.09x = 44,080,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,080,301.52/8,862.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.03

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