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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.26, 13,279.77 and 3,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.26, 13,279.77 and 3,011.46 is: 4,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.26 : 13,279.77 = 3,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.26/13,279.77 = 3,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.26x = 13,279.77 × 3,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.26x = 39,991,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,991,496.16/8,859.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.09

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