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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.78, 13,296.89 and 3,019.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.78, 13,296.89 and 3,019.63 is: 4,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.78 : 13,296.89 = 3,019.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.78/13,296.89 = 3,019.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.78x = 13,296.89 × 3,019.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.78x = 40,151,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151,687.95/8,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.86

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