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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.09, 13,294.64 and 3,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.09, 13,294.64 and 3,317.02 is: 4,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.09 : 13,294.64 = 3,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.09/13,294.64 = 3,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.09x = 13,294.64 × 3,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.09x = 44,098,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,098,586.77/8,863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.53

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