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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.08, 13,295.19 and 3,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.08, 13,295.19 and 3,018.69 is: 4,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.08 : 13,295.19 = 3,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.08/13,295.19 = 3,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.08x = 13,295.19 × 3,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.08x = 40,134,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134,068.42/8,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.74

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