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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.28, 13,291.64 and 3,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.28, 13,291.64 and 3,016.13 is: 4,524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.28 : 13,291.64 = 3,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.28/13,291.64 = 3,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.28x = 13,291.64 × 3,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.28x = 40,089,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,089,299.07/8,860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.61

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