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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.56, 13,282.32 and 3,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.56, 13,282.32 and 3,013.04 is: 4,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.56 : 13,282.32 = 3,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.56/13,282.32 = 3,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.56x = 13,282.32 × 3,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.56x = 40,020,161.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,020,161.45/8,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.70

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