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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.73, 13,284.03 and 3,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.73, 13,284.03 and 3,013.77 is: 4,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.73 : 13,284.03 = 3,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.73/13,284.03 = 3,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.73x = 13,284.03 × 3,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.73x = 40,035,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,035,011.09/8,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.27

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