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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.46, 13,309.09 and 3,324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.46, 13,309.09 and 3,324.84 is: 4,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.46 : 13,309.09 = 3,324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.46/13,309.09 = 3,324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.46x = 13,309.09 × 3,324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.46x = 44,250,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,594.80/8,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.72

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