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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.06, 13,288.92 and 3,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.06, 13,288.92 and 3,014.94 is: 4,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.06 : 13,288.92 = 3,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.06/13,288.92 = 3,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.06x = 13,288.92 × 3,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.06x = 40,065,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,065,296.46/8,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.52

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