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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.18, 13,297.10 and 3,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.18, 13,297.10 and 3,316.97 is: 4,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.18 : 13,297.10 = 3,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.18/13,297.10 = 3,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.18x = 13,297.10 × 3,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.18x = 44,106,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,106,098.44/8,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.33

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