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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.93, 13,279.96 and 3,010.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.93, 13,279.96 and 3,010.39 is: 4,515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.93 : 13,279.96 = 3,010.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.93/13,279.96 = 3,010.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.93x = 13,279.96 × 3,010.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.93x = 39,977,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977,858.78/8,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.27

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