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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.60, 13,299.48 and 3,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.60, 13,299.48 and 3,317.84 is: 4,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.60 : 13,299.48 = 3,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.60/13,299.48 = 3,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.60x = 13,299.48 × 3,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.60x = 44,125,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125,546.72/8,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.60

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