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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.54, 13,303.61 and 3,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.54, 13,303.61 and 3,321.32 is: 4,982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.54 : 13,303.61 = 3,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.54/13,303.61 = 3,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.54x = 13,303.61 × 3,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.54x = 44,185,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185,545.97/8,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.84

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