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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.56, 13,291.17 and 3,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.56, 13,291.17 and 3,016.44 is: 4,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.56 : 13,291.17 = 3,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.56/13,291.17 = 3,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.56x = 13,291.17 × 3,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.56x = 40,092,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092,016.83/8,860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.77

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