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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.58, 13,286.92 and 3,013.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.58, 13,286.92 and 3,013.19 is: 4,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.58 : 13,286.92 = 3,013.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.58/13,286.92 = 3,013.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.58x = 13,286.92 × 3,013.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.58x = 40,036,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,014.47/8,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.48

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