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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.05, 13,295.94 and 3,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.05, 13,295.94 and 3,019.21 is: 4,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.05 : 13,295.94 = 3,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.05/13,295.94 = 3,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.05x = 13,295.94 × 3,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.05x = 40,143,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,235.01/8,863.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.28

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