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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.01, 13,310.16 and 3,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.01, 13,310.16 and 3,327.20 is: 4,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.01 : 13,310.16 = 3,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.01/13,310.16 = 3,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.01x = 13,310.16 × 3,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.01x = 44,285,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285,564.35/8,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.73

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