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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.28, 13,282.68 and 3,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.28, 13,282.68 and 3,011.84 is: 4,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.28 : 13,282.68 = 3,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.28/13,282.68 = 3,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.28x = 13,282.68 × 3,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.28x = 40,005,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,306.93/8,854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.19

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