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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.04, 13,304.36 and 3,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.04, 13,304.36 and 3,321.82 is: 4,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.04 : 13,304.36 = 3,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.04/13,304.36 = 3,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.04x = 13,304.36 × 3,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.04x = 44,194,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,194,689.14/8,868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.59

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