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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.83, 13,301.28 and 3,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.83, 13,301.28 and 3,318.60 is: 4,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.83 : 13,301.28 = 3,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.83/13,301.28 = 3,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.83x = 13,301.28 × 3,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.83x = 44,141,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141,670.69/8,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.42

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