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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.28, 13,294.68 and 3,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.28, 13,294.68 and 3,019.84 is: 4,530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.28 : 13,294.68 = 3,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.28/13,294.68 = 3,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.28x = 13,294.68 × 3,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.28x = 40,147,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,147,806.45/8,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.19

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