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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.44, 13,307.81 and 3,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.44, 13,307.81 and 3,325.64 is: 4,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.44 : 13,307.81 = 3,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.44/13,307.81 = 3,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.44x = 13,307.81 × 3,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.44x = 44,256,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256,995.64/8,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.39

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