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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.03, 13,298.36 and 3,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.03, 13,298.36 and 3,317.81 is: 4,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.03 : 13,298.36 = 3,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.03/13,298.36 = 3,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.03x = 13,298.36 × 3,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.03x = 44,121,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,448.45/8,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.58

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