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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.42, 13,294.32 and 3,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.42, 13,294.32 and 3,019.36 is: 4,528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.42 : 13,294.32 = 3,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.42/13,294.32 = 3,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.42x = 13,294.32 × 3,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.42x = 40,140,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140,338.04/8,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.76

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