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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.93, 13,307.85 and 3,327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.93, 13,307.85 and 3,327.89 is: 4,991.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.93 : 13,307.85 = 3,327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.93/13,307.85 = 3,327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.93x = 13,307.85 × 3,327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.93x = 44,286,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,994.40/8,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.81

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