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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.62, 13,308.90 and 3,324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.62, 13,308.90 and 3,324.55 is: 4,987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.62 : 13,308.90 = 3,324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.62/13,308.90 = 3,324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.62x = 13,308.90 × 3,324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.62x = 44,246,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,246,103.50/8,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.94

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