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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.48, 13,307.76 and 3,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.48, 13,307.76 and 3,326.42 is: 4,988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.48 : 13,307.76 = 3,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.48/13,307.76 = 3,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.48x = 13,307.76 × 3,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.48x = 44,267,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,132.48/8,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.70

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