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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.61, 13,305.45 and 3,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.61, 13,305.45 and 3,321.38 is: 4,983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.61 : 13,305.45 = 3,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.61/13,305.45 = 3,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.61x = 13,305.45 × 3,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.61x = 44,192,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,455.52/8,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.58

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