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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.22, 13,297.14 and 3,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.22, 13,297.14 and 3,317 is: 4,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.22 : 13,297.14 = 3,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.22/13,297.14 = 3,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.22x = 13,297.14 × 3,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.22x = 44,106,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,106,613.38/8,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.36

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