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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.40, 13,287.60 and 3,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.40, 13,287.60 and 3,015.20 is: 4,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.40 : 13,287.60 = 3,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.40/13,287.60 = 3,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.40x = 13,287.60 × 3,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.40x = 40,064,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,064,771.52/8,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.80

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