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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.57, 13,300.52 and 3,320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.57, 13,300.52 and 3,320.81 is: 4,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.57 : 13,300.52 = 3,320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.57/13,300.52 = 3,320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.57x = 13,300.52 × 3,320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.57x = 44,168,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168,441.62/8,863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.14

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