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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.19, 13,281.37 and 5,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.19, 13,281.37 and 5,349.27 is: 8,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.19 : 13,281.37 = 5,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.19/13,281.37 = 5,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.19x = 13,281.37 × 5,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.19x = 71,045,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,045,670.53/8,863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.81

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