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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.58, 13,288.42 and 3,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.58, 13,288.42 and 3,014.19 is: 4,521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.58 : 13,288.42 = 3,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.58/13,288.42 = 3,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.58x = 13,288.42 × 3,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.58x = 40,053,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,822.68/8,857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.98

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