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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.40, 13,283.82 and 3,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.40, 13,283.82 and 3,011.06 is: 4,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.40 : 13,283.82 = 3,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.40/13,283.82 = 3,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.40x = 13,283.82 × 3,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.40x = 39,998,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,998,312.63/8,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.34

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