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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.08, 13,296.42 and 3,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.08, 13,296.42 and 3,316.32 is: 4,975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.08 : 13,296.42 = 3,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.08/13,296.42 = 3,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.08x = 13,296.42 × 3,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.08x = 44,095,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,183.57/8,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.15

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