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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.08, 13,282.20 and 3,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.08, 13,282.20 and 3,009.12 is: 4,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.08 : 13,282.20 = 3,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.08/13,282.20 = 3,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.08x = 13,282.20 × 3,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.08x = 39,967,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,733.66/8,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.05

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