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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.64, 13,294.80 and 3,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.64, 13,294.80 and 3,018.24 is: 4,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.64 : 13,294.80 = 3,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.64/13,294.80 = 3,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.64x = 13,294.80 × 3,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.64x = 40,126,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,126,897.15/8,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.16

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