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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.23, 13,301.01 and 3,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.23, 13,301.01 and 3,322.35 is: 4,982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.23 : 13,301.01 = 3,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.23/13,301.01 = 3,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.23x = 13,301.01 × 3,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.23x = 44,190,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190,610.57/8,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.46

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