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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.80, 13,255.32 and 2,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.80, 13,255.32 and 2,913.03 is: 4,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.80 : 13,255.32 = 2,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.80/13,255.32 = 2,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.80x = 13,255.32 × 2,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.80x = 38,613,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,613,144.82/8,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.08

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