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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.11, 13,297.71 and 3,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.11, 13,297.71 and 3,023.82 is: 4,536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.11 : 13,297.71 = 3,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.11/13,297.71 = 3,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.11x = 13,297.71 × 3,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.11x = 40,209,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209,881.45/8,863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.77

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