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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.58, 13,307.67 and 3,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.58, 13,307.67 and 3,323.79 is: 4,986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.58 : 13,307.67 = 3,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.58/13,307.67 = 3,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.58x = 13,307.67 × 3,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.58x = 44,231,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,900.47/8,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.36

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