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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.97, 13,302.27 and 3,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.97, 13,302.27 and 3,320.73 is: 4,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.97 : 13,302.27 = 3,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.97/13,302.27 = 3,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.97x = 13,302.27 × 3,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.97x = 44,173,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173,247.06/8,867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.21

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