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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.63, 13,275.24 and 3,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.63, 13,275.24 and 3,008.14 is: 4,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.63 : 13,275.24 = 3,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.63/13,275.24 = 3,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.63x = 13,275.24 × 3,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.63x = 39,933,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933,780.45/8,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.42

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