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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.69, 13,292.84 and 3,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.69, 13,292.84 and 3,017.54 is: 4,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.69 : 13,292.84 = 3,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.69/13,292.84 = 3,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.69x = 13,292.84 × 3,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.69x = 40,111,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111,617.49/8,861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.41

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