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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.25, 13,295.48 and 3,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.25, 13,295.48 and 3,017.88 is: 4,527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.25 : 13,295.48 = 3,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.25/13,295.48 = 3,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.25x = 13,295.48 × 3,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.25x = 40,124,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,148.09/8,863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.03

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