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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.59, 13,295.40 and 3,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.59, 13,295.40 and 3,317.52 is: 4,976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.59 : 13,295.40 = 3,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.59/13,295.40 = 3,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.59x = 13,295.40 × 3,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.59x = 44,107,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107,755.41/8,863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.29

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