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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.42, 13,284.50 and 3,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.42, 13,284.50 and 3,010.66 is: 4,516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.42 : 13,284.50 = 3,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.42/13,284.50 = 3,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.42x = 13,284.50 × 3,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.42x = 39,995,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,112.77/8,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.46

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