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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.44, 13,312.32 and 3,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.44, 13,312.32 and 3,329.24 is: 4,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.44 : 13,312.32 = 3,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.44/13,312.32 = 3,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.44x = 13,312.32 × 3,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.44x = 44,319,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,908.24/8,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.36

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