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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.88, 13,302.50 and 3,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.88, 13,302.50 and 3,322.13 is: 4,985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.88 : 13,302.50 = 3,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.88/13,302.50 = 3,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.88x = 13,302.50 × 3,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.88x = 44,192,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,551.20/8,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.13

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