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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.96, 13,283.64 and 3,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.96, 13,283.64 and 3,011.16 is: 4,517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.96 : 13,283.64 = 3,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.96/13,283.64 = 3,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.96x = 13,283.64 × 3,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.96x = 39,999,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,999,165.42/8,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.66

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