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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.44, 13,309.31 and 3,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.44, 13,309.31 and 3,326.64 is: 4,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.44 : 13,309.31 = 3,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.44/13,309.31 = 3,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.44x = 13,309.31 × 3,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.44x = 44,275,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275,283.02/8,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.89

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