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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.28, 13,293.14 and 3,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.28, 13,293.14 and 3,017.13 is: 4,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.28 : 13,293.14 = 3,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.28/13,293.14 = 3,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.28x = 13,293.14 × 3,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.28x = 40,107,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107,116.40/8,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.11

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