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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.35, 13,301.19 and 3,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.35, 13,301.19 and 3,323.07 is: 4,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.35 : 13,301.19 = 3,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.35/13,301.19 = 3,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.35x = 13,301.19 × 3,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.35x = 44,200,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,785.45/8,875.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.17

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