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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.35, 13,297.32 and 3,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.35, 13,297.32 and 3,317.12 is: 4,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.35 : 13,297.32 = 3,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.35/13,297.32 = 3,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.35x = 13,297.32 × 3,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.35x = 44,108,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,806.12/8,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.54

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