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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.41, 13,290.28 and 3,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.41, 13,290.28 and 3,314.52 is: 4,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.41 : 13,290.28 = 3,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.41/13,290.28 = 3,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.41x = 13,290.28 × 3,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.41x = 44,050,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,890.58/8,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.53

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