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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.06, 13,288.91 and 3,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.06, 13,288.91 and 3,014.91 is: 4,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.06 : 13,288.91 = 3,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.06/13,288.91 = 3,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.06x = 13,288.91 × 3,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.06x = 40,064,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,064,852.57/8,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.47

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