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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.33, 13,304.30 and 3,321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.33, 13,304.30 and 3,321.54 is: 4,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.33 : 13,304.30 = 3,321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.33/13,304.30 = 3,321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.33x = 13,304.30 × 3,321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.33x = 44,190,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190,748.01/8,868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.98

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