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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.19, 13,311.18 and 3,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.19, 13,311.18 and 3,325.77 is: 4,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.19 : 13,311.18 = 3,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.19/13,311.18 = 3,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.19x = 13,311.18 × 3,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.19x = 44,269,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,923.11/8,873.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.18

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