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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.63, 13,295.46 and 3,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.63, 13,295.46 and 3,022.34 is: 4,534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.63 : 13,295.46 = 3,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.63/13,295.46 = 3,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.63x = 13,295.46 × 3,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.63x = 40,183,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183,334.10/8,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.53

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