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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.76, 13,294.68 and 3,315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.76, 13,294.68 and 3,315.96 is: 4,974.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.76 : 13,294.68 = 3,315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.76/13,294.68 = 3,315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.76x = 13,294.68 × 3,315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.76x = 44,084,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,627.09/8,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.14

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