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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.82, 13,309.23 and 3,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.82, 13,309.23 and 3,324.68 is: 4,987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.82 : 13,309.23 = 3,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.82/13,309.23 = 3,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.82x = 13,309.23 × 3,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.82x = 44,248,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,248,930.80/8,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.02

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