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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.01, 13,309.89 and 3,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.01, 13,309.89 and 3,327.18 is: 4,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.01 : 13,309.89 = 3,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.01/13,309.89 = 3,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.01x = 13,309.89 × 3,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.01x = 44,284,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,399.81/8,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.60

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