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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.92, 13,285.32 and 3,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.92, 13,285.32 and 3,011.92 is: 4,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.92 : 13,285.32 = 3,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.92/13,285.32 = 3,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.92x = 13,285.32 × 3,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.92x = 40,014,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,321.01/8,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.37

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