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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.76, 13,279.02 and 3,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.76, 13,279.02 and 3,010.96 is: 4,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.76 : 13,279.02 = 3,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.76/13,279.02 = 3,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.76x = 13,279.02 × 3,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.76x = 39,982,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982,598.06/8,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.34

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