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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.82, 13,299.39 and 3,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.82, 13,299.39 and 3,320.06 is: 4,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.82 : 13,299.39 = 3,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.82/13,299.39 = 3,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.82x = 13,299.39 × 3,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.82x = 44,154,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,154,720.27/8,862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.02

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