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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.60, 13,295.40 and 3,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.60, 13,295.40 and 3,020.40 is: 4,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.60 : 13,295.40 = 3,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.60/13,295.40 = 3,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.60x = 13,295.40 × 3,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.60x = 40,157,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157,426.16/8,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.60

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