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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.89, 13,296.09 and 3,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.89, 13,296.09 and 3,316.17 is: 4,974.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.89 : 13,296.09 = 3,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.89/13,296.09 = 3,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.89x = 13,296.09 × 3,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.89x = 44,092,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,094.78/8,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.35

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