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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.63, 13,302.95 and 3,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.63, 13,302.95 and 3,324.59 is: 4,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.63 : 13,302.95 = 3,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.63/13,302.95 = 3,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.63x = 13,302.95 × 3,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.63x = 44,226,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226,771.40/8,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.88

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