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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.54, 13,307.58 and 3,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.54, 13,307.58 and 3,323.79 is: 4,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.54 : 13,307.58 = 3,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.54/13,307.58 = 3,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.54x = 13,307.58 × 3,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.54x = 44,231,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,601.33/8,871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.79

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