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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.24, 13,292.10 and 3,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.24, 13,292.10 and 3,016.44 is: 4,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.24 : 13,292.10 = 3,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.24/13,292.10 = 3,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.24x = 13,292.10 × 3,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.24x = 40,094,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094,822.12/8,859.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.76

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