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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.02, 13,298.10 and 3,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.02, 13,298.10 and 3,323.38 is: 4,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.02 : 13,298.10 = 3,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.02/13,298.10 = 3,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.02x = 13,298.10 × 3,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.02x = 44,194,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,194,639.58/8,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.16

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