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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.44, 13,285.30 and 3,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.44, 13,285.30 and 3,013.36 is: 4,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.44 : 13,285.30 = 3,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.44/13,285.30 = 3,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.44x = 13,285.30 × 3,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.44x = 40,033,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033,391.61/8,857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.75

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