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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.92, 13,285.02 and 3,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.92, 13,285.02 and 3,014.44 is: 4,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.92 : 13,285.02 = 3,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.92/13,285.02 = 3,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.92x = 13,285.02 × 3,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.92x = 40,046,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046,895.69/8,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.52

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