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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.03, 13,306.77 and 3,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.03, 13,306.77 and 3,323.31 is: 4,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.03 : 13,306.77 = 3,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.03/13,306.77 = 3,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.03x = 13,306.77 × 3,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.03x = 44,222,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,222,521.81/8,871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.05

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