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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.01, 13,377.89 and 3,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.01, 13,377.89 and 3,297.15 is: 4,946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.01 : 13,377.89 = 3,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.01/13,377.89 = 3,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.01x = 13,377.89 × 3,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.01x = 44,108,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,924.50/8,918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.05

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