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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.35, 13,293.37 and 3,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.35, 13,293.37 and 3,016.59 is: 4,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.35 : 13,293.37 = 3,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.35/13,293.37 = 3,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.35x = 13,293.37 × 3,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.35x = 40,100,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,672.70/8,861.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.35

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