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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.24, 13,293.60 and 3,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.24, 13,293.60 and 3,017.44 is: 4,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.24 : 13,293.60 = 3,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.24/13,293.60 = 3,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.24x = 13,293.60 × 3,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.24x = 40,112,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112,640.38/8,860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.26

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