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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.84, 13,281.12 and 3,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.84, 13,281.12 and 3,010.50 is: 4,515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.84 : 13,281.12 = 3,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.84/13,281.12 = 3,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.84x = 13,281.12 × 3,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.84x = 39,982,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982,811.76/8,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.87

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