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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.07, 13,300.88 and 3,319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.07, 13,300.88 and 3,319.35 is: 4,979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.07 : 13,300.88 = 3,319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.07/13,300.88 = 3,319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.07x = 13,300.88 × 3,319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.07x = 44,150,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,349.79/8,867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.14

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