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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.34, 13,298.40 and 3,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.34, 13,298.40 and 3,322.80 is: 4,983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.34 : 13,298.40 = 3,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.34/13,298.40 = 3,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.34x = 13,298.40 × 3,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.34x = 44,187,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,923.52/8,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.22

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