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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.63, 13,280.46 and 3,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.63, 13,280.46 and 3,010.71 is: 4,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.63 : 13,280.46 = 3,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.63/13,280.46 = 3,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.63x = 13,280.46 × 3,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.63x = 39,983,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983,613.73/8,853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.07

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