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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.83, 13,306.55 and 3,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.83, 13,306.55 and 3,323.04 is: 4,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.83 : 13,306.55 = 3,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.83/13,306.55 = 3,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.83x = 13,306.55 × 3,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.83x = 44,218,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218,181.30/8,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.23

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