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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.75, 13,297.52 and 3,316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.75, 13,297.52 and 3,316.65 is: 4,975.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.75 : 13,297.52 = 3,316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.75/13,297.52 = 3,316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.75x = 13,297.52 × 3,316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.75x = 44,103,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103,228.00/8,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.13

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